Senior Smart Contract Engineer

Background: Build-A-Bera is the capital arm/incubator for Berachain, a high-performance, EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) compatible, Layer 1 blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK. Berachain uses a variant of delegated Proof of Stake called Proof of Liquidity consensus to rehypothecate liquidity as security at the protocol level, aligning incentives between liquidity and security across the ecosystem.

We're a young, world-class team of builders, engineers, and executives with extensive experience across Web2 and crypto environments. We’ve raised and deployed $Bs as fund managers, won the knife fight in the orderbooks on Wall Street, and contributed to category-defining DApps and protocols. Now we’re building Berachain.

Our team combines traditional experience in building and scaling teams at technology companies like Apple, Coinbase, Microsoft, and Y-Combinator with crypto-native experience from some of DeFi’s most impactful protocols. We're all highly passionate about building useful infrastructure to bring decentralized finance to the masses. Our core engineering and founding team is based in Toronto. We’re well-funded by a group of leading digital asset investors, hedge funds, centralized exchange venture arms, and strategic angels.

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Smart Contract Engineer to join our team. As a Smart Contract Engineer at Build-A-Bera, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure and efficient smart contracts that power our blockchain ecosystem. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of blockchain technology, particularly Ethereum and the EVM, and is skilled in smart contract development and deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on the Berachain platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize product features and requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing and audits of smart contracts to ensure security and reliability.
• Optimize smart contracts for performance and gas efficiency.
• Write and maintain comprehensive documentation for smart contract code and development processes.
• Monitor and troubleshoot deployed smart contracts to ensure their correct and efficient operation.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in smart contract development and blockchain technology.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in smart contract development with proficiency in Solidity or Vyper.
• Strong understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and blockchain architecture.
• Experience with development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix.
• Familiarity with security best practices in smart contract development and experience conducting security audits.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, or Waffle.
• Knowledge of DeFi protocols and decentralized applications (DApps).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with smart contract languages other than Solidity (e.g., Rust, Move).
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in the blockchain developer community.
• Familiarity with the Cosmos SDK and cross-chain interoperability protocols.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a passionate and experienced team on the forefront of blockchain technology.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.
• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Flexible working environment with opportunities for remote work.
• Professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and collaboration with industry experts.

If you are excited about the future of decentralized finance and want to be part of a team building the infrastructure to support it, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in building the future of blockchain technology.