NEAR Jobs in Crypto & Web3
NEAR Protocol roles focus on a sharded, proof-of-stake L1 designed for usability, with Nightshade sharding and human-readable account names. Contracts are typically written in Rust or AssemblyScript, and the runtime emphasizes low fees, fast finality, and gas paid in NEAR tokens.
Teams hire for smart contract engineers, infrastructure and node operators, and builders working on chain abstraction, the BOS web framework, and account-model features like access keys and meta-transactions that let apps sponsor user gas for smoother onboarding.
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3 jobsProduct Operations Manager
Confirmo · Remote
$95k–$200k
2 months ago
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Senior Product Manager - River
River · Remote
$87k–$220k
2 months ago
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Multimodal Large Language Models AI Engineer
Headroom Inc. · Remote
$100k–$150k
2 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
What programming languages do NEAR contracts use?
NEAR smart contracts are most commonly written in Rust, with AssemblyScript also supported. Rust is preferred for production due to its safety and tooling around the NEAR SDK.
What makes NEAR's account model unique for developers?
NEAR uses named accounts and access keys, enabling features like function-call keys, meta-transactions, and gas sponsorship, which let developers build smoother, web2-like onboarding flows.
Is NEAR experience useful for chain abstraction work?
Yes. NEAR has invested heavily in chain abstraction and cross-chain signatures, so contributors with NEAR experience are well positioned for roles building multichain user experiences.
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