Job Description for Blockchain Engineer - Smart Contracts at Offchain Labs - Remote
At Offchain Labs, we are not just building products — we’re leading a movement.
We are committed to creating a decentralized, secure, and transparent future through blockchain technology. Our mission is to push the boundaries of blockchain innovation and foster a creative, collaborative, and inclusive culture where ideas can come to life. We know that the future of blockchain technology is limitless, and the best way to achieve this is by working with the brightest minds.
We’re looking for thinkers and doers who are eager to embrace new challenges and seek solutions that will push existing boundaries. If you believe in the importance of transparency, trust, and the decentralization of control, and if you’re curious, adaptable, and want to disrupt the status quo, then we want to hear from you.
Why Offchain Labs?
Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.
Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.
At Offchain Labs, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the blockchain domain. As part of the Blockchain Engineering team at Offchain Labs, you'll get to work on the cutting edge of blockchain development solving novel technical, economic, and social challenges. In this role you’ll work on the full lifecycle of smart contracts involved in the Arbitrum Nitro stack, including helping develop specifications, prototyping, developing production code, engaging in rigorous testing, and working directly with external auditors. You’ll collaborate closely with our research team, product team, and company leaders, including our CTO.
Who you are:
- Deep understanding of blockchain development at the protocol level of the Ethereum Network
- Experience with solidity and other Web3 related technologies
- Possess a strong sense of ownership in your work, which drives you to find ways to do things better and faster
- Always up-to-speed on the latest technologies
- Constantly on the lookout for new and innovative ways to solve complex problems through rigorous experimentation
- Possess a great attention to detail
- Your communication style is open, transparent, and direct, and you consistently work in tight collaboration with your teammates
- Security-minded and always keeping an eye out for potential threats and vulnerabilities in your code
- Always open to feedback, new ideas, and opportunities for self-improvement
- You look for ways to help out beyond the scope of your day-to-day work
What you'll need:
- 2 years of experience working with blockchain technology
- Eager to bring cutting-edge research to the real world and help build a platform for the next generation of cryptocurrency applications
- Mastered CS fundamentals, either in a formal university program or through self-learning
Perks:
- Remote-first global workforce + NY office
- Annual company offsite + team onsites
- Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more)
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries)
- 401k retirement plan + company match (US only)
- Wellness stipend
- Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program
Attention Offchain Labs Job Seekers:
Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]
We understand it takes a diverse team of highly intelligent, passionate, curious, and creative people to solve the challenges involved in developing and improving Arbitrum. Our dynamic team has incredible perspectives to share, just as we know you do, and we take great pride in being an equal opportunity workplace.
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