Headquarters: Gibraltar
Remote | Full-time
Compensation: $250k - $280k total comp ($160K - $180K base pay + tokens 2y vesting, 1y cliff + 10% perf bonus)
Our client is a pioneering technology firm developing advanced solutions to enable seamless cross-chain interactions within an automated, intent-driven world. By connecting AI, services, and financial applications, the organization designs intent-driven liquidity layers where smart contracts, AI agents, and blockchain networks synchronize in real-time. With deep expertise in AI, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi), the team is redefining how intelligent agents interact across global networks.
The organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the improvement and maintenance of innovative decentralized applications (DApps) within the NEAR ecosystem. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is motivated by the prospect of building ground-up solutions at an early project stage. The position focuses on developing a high-performance frontend and an SDK for a cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) utilizing multi-party computation, chain signatures, secure enclaves, and intent-based architecture. A primary goal of this role is to bridge the gaps between EVM and non-EVM chains, requiring a profound understanding of Web3 technologies.
Key Responsibilities
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User Experience Excellence: Ensure that precise financial instruments are intuitive, easy to use, and clearly understood by the end user.
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Performance Engineering: Optimize every millisecond of user interactions to provide a "blazing-fast" experience.
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Observability: Implement deep tracing and observability across user flows to monitor system health and transaction success.
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Developer Enablement: Design and build the best possible SDK for other DApps to integrate and utilize.
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State Management: Design, test, and implement highly resilient state machines for managing Request for Quote (RFQ) processes.
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Full-Lifecycle Engineering: Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, defining both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the application.
Requirements
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Professional Experience: 10+ years of experience as a software engineer with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products.
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Web3 Expertise: Deep familiarity with cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, specifically the ability to bridge EVM and non-EVM ecosystems.
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Design & UI/UX: A strong sense for design and UI/UX with the ability to code for multiple target form factors (mobile, tablet, desktop).
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Product Delivery: Proven experience in building functional, effective, and production-grade platforms.
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Technical Standards: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to writing clean, organized, and maintainable code.
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Collaboration: The ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers across multiple time zones in a high-velocity startup environment.
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
Technical Stack
The successful candidate will work with the following technologies:
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Frontend: React, Next.js, React Native
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Language: TypeScript
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State & Logic: Xstate
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Web3/Wallet Tooling: Wagmi
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Content Management: DatoCMS
Benefits
Our client fosters a culture of excellence and purposeful innovation. Joining this team offers the opportunity to:
- Work alongside a team of smart, professional, result-oriented, and collaborative individuals.
- Participate in early-stage projects where individual contributions directly shape the future of decentralized finance.
- Engage in a "startup mode" environment that values creativity, agility, and a strong sense of purpose.
- Contribute to a mission centered on building a decentralized future where financial systems are open, transparent, and accessible to everyone globally.
Interview Process
- Recruiter / HR Call
- Hiring Manager Interview
- Technical Interview
- Final Interview