Nexus Labs - Smart Contract Engineer

As a Senior Smart Contract Engineer at Nexus Labs (part of deCircle), you will design, develop, and deploy secure smart contracts that power the core functionalities of an innovative decentralized platform built on zero-knowledge cryptography. You join a team of world-class cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers working to enable verifiable computation through open-source software.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and audit secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity
• Implement best practices for smart contract security, including unit testing, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
• Automate smart contract deployment, testing, and ongoing maintenance
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, EVM concepts, and layer 2 scaling solutions

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology and consensus mechanisms
• A proven track record shipping secure and well-tested smart contracts on Ethereum or compatible blockchains
• Expert-level knowledge of Solidity language features, best practices, and security considerations
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for building impactful decentralized applications

Nice to have

• An advanced degree in a technical field
• Familiarity with formal verification tools for smart contracts
• Experience with layer 2 scaling solutions such as Optimism or Polygon
• Contributions to open-source smart contract libraries or frameworks
• Strong understanding of web3 development tools and frameworks

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity compensation
• A startup culture where creativity is highly encouraged and autonomy and meritocracy are valued

About Nexus Labs

Nexus Labs is enabling verifiable computation through zero-knowledge cryptography and open-source software. The project raised $25M in Series A funding co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly and SV Angel, and is staffed by some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers.