Smart Contract Lead

As a Smart Contract Lead at ether.fi, you design, develop, and deploy secure, efficient smart contracts on Ethereum and Layer 2 blockchains. You join a lean team of 25+ at a leading decentralized finance platform with $8B in assets under management, helping shape the future of crypto-native financial infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts on Ethereum and L2 blockchains, ensuring they are secure, efficient, and optimized for gas consumption
• Conduct thorough testing and auditing of smart contracts using tools such as Forge to ensure security and functionality
• Stay current with 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 you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong foundation in cryptographic principles and blockchain technology
• Proficiency in Solidity with a solid portfolio of deployed smart contracts and DApps
• Deep knowledge of smart contract security practices and common vulnerabilities
• Proficiency in cryptography techniques such as zero-knowledge proofs and roll-ups
• Experience with Ethereum development tools such as Foundry and Hardhat
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for blockchain development

What we offer

• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a token allocation grant
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Onsite work 4 days per week at one of our offices in Toronto, Denver, or the Cayman Islands
• 4 weeks of work-from-anywhere time annually
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Exciting company events and team-building off-sites
• Global team with opportunity to travel and work across our 3 offices worldwide

About ether.fi

ether.fi is a crypto-native financial platform on a mission to put users in control of their wealth. Positioned as a leading decentralized finance bank, it offers a fully integrated, non-custodial suite of products including Stake, Liquid, and Cash, bridging crypto utility with real-world convenience. With over $8B in assets under management, ether.fi is building sustainable, secure, and scalable financial infrastructure to onboard the next billion users to crypto.