Software Engineer, Smart Contracts

About Eigen Labs

Eigen Labs is a vibrant and forward-thinking team specializing in providing crypto-economic security solutions for proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain components like rollups, bridges, oracles, and dApps. The team at Eigen Labs is dedicated to developing the EigenLayer protocol, which aims to allow unrestricted innovation on the Ethereum network. With EigenLayer, blockchain services can confidently leverage Ethereum's security framework, empowering developers to create pioneering blockchain components without significant upfront costs. Additionally, Eigen Labs is constructing EigenDA, a data availability service on top of EigenLayer designed to reinforce the operational reliability and security of scaling solutions like rollups.

About the Role

Eigen Labs is currently looking for a highly skilled Senior Smart Contracts Developer who possesses a minimum of two years of experience in Ethereum development utilizing Solidity. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing and implementing secure and efficient smart contract protocols. A solid comprehension of blockchain principles, EVM, developer tools, security protocols, and testing frameworks is essential. The Smart Contracts Developer will collaborate closely with the product and leadership teams to establish on-chain strategies and development roadmaps. This role offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to pioneering permissionless innovation while exerting a significant influence on EigenLayer and the broader Ethereum community.

This is a full-time role that offers the flexibility of remote work or the option to work with the team in Seattle. Candidates considering relocation to Seattle, SF Bay Area, or Vancouver, BC will receive relocation support.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and execute smart contracts compliant with stringent audit criteria
• Create well-structured, secure, and optimized code supported by a robust test suite
• Architect smart contract protocols and systems
• Collaborate with fellow developers, security evaluators, and stakeholders to ensure the security and quality of smart contracts
• Assist leadership, product teams, and auditors in identifying potential vulnerabilities and documenting these findings
• Develop and uphold best practices for protocol upgrades and versioning across various proof-of-stake networks
• Stay informed about the latest releases in Solidity, EVM, developer tools, and security vulnerabilities
• Participate in code reviews and offer constructive feedback to peers

About You

The ideal candidate will have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related fields
• 3+ years of industry experience, with a minimum of 2 years in smart contract development using Solidity for Ethereum or EVM-based chains
• Hands-on experience with deploying intricate protocols and executing security audits
• Profound understanding of blockchain fundamentals, prevalent vulnerabilities, and the EVM
• Familiarity with developer tools like Hardhat and Foundry for smart contract developers
• Dedication to collaborating with fellow developers, security evaluators, and stakeholders to ensure smart contract quality and security
• Strong testing abilities and experience with testing frameworks tailored for smart contracts
• Aptitude in designing elegant and user-friendly smart contract interfaces
• Emphasis on clear communication and active listening
• Ability to engage with cross-functional, geographically dispersed teams, partners, and community members

Bonus Points

• Preference for candidates with experience managing high TVL protocols
• Expertise in Web3 security, covering smart-contract audits, formal verification, validator node management, and key management
• Familiarity with cryptography
• Proficiency in full-stack software development or at least one contemporary web development framework like React
• Participation in the developer community and collaboration with engineering teams within the ecosystem, potentially contributing to open-source blockchain projects

You enjoy contributing in a team environment

• Skillful in both asynchronous and synchronous communication styles, adept at giving and receiving feedback, and comfortable working autonomously or collaboratively within a team
• Eager to actively engage in technical discussions, sprint and roadmap planning, and refining team operations

You want to help the crypto ecosystem improve the everyday lives of billions

• Enthusiasm for learning and advancing blockchain technology
• Recognition of the unique culture and community within the crypto sphere and a desire to positively influence and enhance it.