DeFi Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a DeFi Engineer in United States.

In this role, you will help design and build the next generation of decentralized financial infrastructure, contributing directly to the development of native DeFi protocols on a cutting-edge blockchain ecosystem. You will work at the intersection of smart contract engineering, market design, and protocol development, shaping systems that support high-performance decentralized trading and liquidity. The environment is highly experimental and fast-moving, with a strong focus on iteration, data-driven decision-making, and innovation. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams while also engaging with broader ecosystem trends to identify new opportunities. This position is ideal for engineers who are passionate about DeFi, markets, and building foundational web3 infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the evolution of decentralized financial systems at scale.

Accountabilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and smart contracts
Build and deploy smart contract systems while supporting backend infrastructure for monitoring and data collection
Conduct market and ecosystem research to identify opportunities for new protocol development and improvements
Analyze trading flows and market behavior to inform protocol design and optimization
Collaborate with engineering teams to iterate quickly on experimental features and protocol enhancements
Leverage AI tools and data insights to accelerate development and decision-making processes
Monitor protocol performance, collect metrics, and refine systems based on real-world usage data
Stay actively informed about DeFi markets, ecosystem developments, and emerging trends

Requirements:

Proven experience writing and deploying smart contracts in production environments
Strong understanding of DeFi markets, trading systems, and liquidity mechanisms
Experience or strong familiarity with high-frequency trading (HFT) and/or market making (MM) concepts
Deep knowledge of how financial markets and order flows operate in crypto or traditional finance
Active engagement with DeFi ecosystems, including trading activity and market research
Strong ability to conduct technical and market-driven analysis
Comfortable working in fast-paced, experimental, and iterative engineering environments
Familiarity with modern development tools, including AI-assisted coding or research workflows is a plus
Strong curiosity, self-direction, and ability to stay current with industry trends

Benefits:

Competitive salary package (aligned with experience and market benchmarks)
Token and equity compensation as part of the total rewards package
Eligibility for annual equity and token refresh grants
Fully remote work across the US, Canada, and Europe
Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision (where applicable)
Paid parental leave and family support programs
Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance programs
Wellness stipend and access to fitness and nutrition tools
Flexible paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings plan (e.g., 401k for eligible employees)
Annual company offsites and team retreats

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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