Senior Solidity Engineer (Backend / Protocol)

About the Role

Join Rigel Swiss as a Senior Solidity Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the decentralized future. You will be at the forefront of building robust, gas-efficient smart contracts that empower startups and developers to innovate in the DeFi space. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of our smart contract and protocol layer, influencing the infrastructure that supports next-generation decentralized applications.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and optimize secure smart contracts in Solidity, ensuring they are gas-efficient and reliable.
• Build and maintain essential protocol components, including identity management, compute modules, and access control systems.
• Write comprehensive tests to validate contract functionality and help establish best security practices across the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architectural decisions, focusing on cross-chain integration and seamless interoperability.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence within the team.
• Stay informed on the latest developments in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and emerging security patterns to enhance our protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in Solidity development, with a strong understanding of smart contract design and security.
• Proficiency in Rust, TypeScript, Python, and Go, with hands-on experience in building scalable backend solutions.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like React and Next.js, as well as server-side technologies such as Node.js.
• Experience with blockchain libraries including Ethers.js and Web3.js, and tools like Hardhat and Foundry for smart contract testing and deployment.
• Solid understanding of DeFi protocols and the underlying mechanisms that drive decentralized exchanges (DEX).
• A collaborative mindset, eager to contribute to architecture discussions and cross-team initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cross-chain development and protocols.
• Familiarity with various blockchain ecosystems beyond Ethereum.
• Previous involvement in open-source projects or contributions to community initiatives in the crypto space.
• Understanding of gas optimization techniques and best practices for smart contract performance.

What We Offer

• A fully remote work environment, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.
• The option to receive your salary in cryptocurrency, aligning with our commitment to the decentralized ethos.
• A small, agile team where your contributions will have a direct impact on our projects and company direction.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in the fast-evolving Web3 landscape.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation, creativity, and a shared vision of empowering developers and startups through decentralized infrastructure.