Smart Contract Lead

About us

Ether.fi is an innovative, rapidly growing crypto-native financial platform dedicated to empowering users by providing easy access to crypto wealth. Positioned as a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) bank, ether.fi offers a comprehensive suite of products including liquid staking, automated yield strategies, and crypto-native payment solutions like credit cards. With over $8B in assets under management and a team of 25+, we're building sustainable, secure, and scalable financial infrastructure to onboard the next billion users to crypto. Our mission is to make finance accessible and user-friendly through blockchain technology.

Position Overview

As a Smart Contract Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the ether.fi team. You will design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum/L2 blockchains, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and optimized for gas consumption. You will also conduct thorough testing and auditing of smart contracts to ensure security and functionality, utilizing tools like Forge for enhanced development workflows. This role requires a deep understanding of Solidity and advanced knowledge of blockchain technology.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on the Ethereum/L2 blockchains, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and optimized for gas consumption.
• Conduct thorough testing and auditing of smart contracts to ensure security and functionality, utilizing tools such as Forge for an enhanced development workflow.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in Ethereum, Solidity, and blockchain technology to continually improve contract efficiency and security.
• Contribute to the development of internal best practices for smart contract development, including security measures, coding standards, and documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Assist in the development and deployment of blockchain infrastructure.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in cryptographic principles and blockchain technology.
• Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Proficient in Solidity with a solid portfolio of deployed smart contracts and DApps.
• Proficient in smart contract security practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Proficient in Cryptography techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs, roll-ups, etc.
• Experience with Ethereum development tools such as Foundry and Hardhat.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for blockchain development is advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and token allocation grants.
• Opportunity to work with a Top 4 Ethereum protocol, by TVL.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
• Global team with opportunity for travel and working out of our 3 offices around the world.
• Exciting company events and team-building off-sites.
• Compensation Range: $240K - $300K.