EnsoFinance - Cosmos Engineer

As a Blockchain Engineer at Enso Finance, you will develop bridges and infrastructure enabling seamless cross-chain communication across EVM and non-EVM blockchains. You will join a team building a cross-chain DeFi protocol and collaborate with developers across different blockchain ecosystems to ensure smooth interoperability.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, and optimize secure and scalable cross-chain bridges using the Cosmos SDK, enabling seamless interaction between EVM and non-EVM chains
• Collaborate on integrating various blockchain protocols with the Enso Finance platform, focusing on interoperability between different chains and smooth DeFi operations
• Analyze and optimize the performance of bridges and blockchain interactions, ensuring low latency, high throughput, and secure data transfer
• Conduct code reviews, security audits, and implement best practices for blockchain security to safeguard the protocol from vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with a globally distributed team of engineers, researchers, and protocol designers, and provide mentorship to junior developers

What you bring

• Demonstrated experience developing Cosmos SDK-based chains with a strong portfolio of successful projects
• In-depth understanding of blockchain technology, consensus algorithms, and smart contract development, particularly within the Cosmos ecosystem
• Proficiency in Go or Rust, and experience with blockchain-related languages such as Solidity
• Previous experience working on bridges or cross-chain communication in blockchain ecosystems, especially between EVM and non-EVM chains
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a passion for developing scalable blockchain solutions

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cross-chain technologies like IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication)
• Experience with IBC, Tendermint, or other consensus protocols within Cosmos SDK
• Familiarity with EVM-based chains like Ethereum and their interaction with non-EVM environments
• Understanding of security vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems and experience mitigating these risks
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms used in blockchain technology, including zero-knowledge proofs and multi-party computation
• Experience contributing to or managing open-source blockchain projects

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with potential for token-based rewards and equity options
• Remote-first, globally distributed work environment
• Opportunities for growth and learning in an innovative blockchain sector

About Enso Finance

Enso Finance is building a cross-chain DeFi protocol that enables seamless interoperability across both EVM and non-EVM blockchains, providing decentralized, permissionless access to liquidity, assets, and yield opportunities across multiple chains.