Blockchain Developer - Dallas, TX

As a Blockchain Developer at Photon in Dallas, TX, you design, implement, and support blockchain-based projects. You work across smart contract development, decentralized applications, and blockchain infrastructure, ensuring security, reliability, and performance.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and implement blockchain solutions, including smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document project requirements
• Ensure the security and integrity of blockchain systems
• Write, test, and deploy smart contracts on various blockchain platforms such as Ethereum
• Audit and optimize existing smart contracts for security and efficiency
• Research and implement consensus algorithms and cryptographic techniques for blockchain networks
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to blockchain development
• Integrate blockchain solutions with existing systems and applications
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration of blockchain components
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in blockchain networks
• Optimize and scale existing blockchain infrastructure
• Implement security best practices to safeguard blockchain systems against vulnerabilities and attacks
• Conduct regular security audits and code reviews
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all blockchain-related projects
• Provide technical support and training to other team members as needed

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in blockchain development, including smart contract development and DApp deployment
• Solid understanding of blockchain technologies, consensus algorithms, and cryptography
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity, JavaScript, Python, or Go
• Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum or Hyperledger
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Nice to have

• Strong understanding of key blockchain concepts (finality, MEV, reorgs, gas fees)
• Experience analyzing on-chain data and blockchain explorers (Etherscan, Solscan, Blockchain)
• Knowledge of the differences between proof of work and proof of stake consensus mechanisms
• Understanding of DAO structures and governance models
• Knowledge of how crypto staking is performed
• Experience with Bitgo, Anchorage, and Coinbase
• Understanding of wallet architectures (custodial vs non-custodial, multi-sig, MPC, cold wallets)
• Understanding of crypto actions such as hard vs soft forks, airdrops, token swaps, rights issues, and mergers/acquisitions
• Knowledge of the crypto regulatory landscape (compliance, KYC/AML, FATF Travel Rule)
• Experience with crypto tax implications and accounting tools
• Knowledge of cross-chain protocols and interoperability solutions (bridges, wrapped tokens)
• Experience deploying smart contracts to the Ethereum network

What we offer

• Maximum compensation of USD 135,000 based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for full-time employees
• 401k retirement plan
• Variable pay and incentives
• Paid time off and paid holidays