As a Smart Contract Engineer at ZetaChain, you will play an integral role in designing and implementing the protocol contracts that drive our cross-chain connectivity platform. Your work will be centered on building and optimizing smart contract architectures that seamlessly integrate with the ZetaChain EVM and other connected chains.

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Your primary focus will be the development of secure, scalable smart contracts, ensuring their smooth integration into the core protocol. In this position, you’ll explore and work with a variety of blockchain technologies, engaging deeply with EVM chains as well as non-EVM chains such as Solana and TON. You’ll contribute to the advancement of cross-chain interoperability, playing a key role in realizing our vision of building a universal EVM that seamlessly connects all blockchain ecosystems.

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About ZetaChain

ZetaChain aims to be the only blockchain you’ll ever need. It is a layer 1 blockchain and developer platform that connects any L1 and L2, from Ethereum to Bitcoin and beyond. Access all of crypto in one place, as a developer or user.

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ZetaChain prides itself on its vibrant and active community, a testament to our growing impact and relevance in the blockchain space:

• Thriving Ecosystem: 1000+ dApps developed between testnet and mainnet
• Engagement: Over a million community members
• Live on Mainnet: Partnered with all major exchanges
• Activity: Network has over 3M unique addresses
• Well Funded: Raised over $27M

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Find out more about our ecosystem.

Find out more about our hiring culture: Dream Team Culture.

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Why You Want To Work Here

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Dive deep into the latest advancements in blockchain technology with ZetaChain’s innovative protocol.
• Impactful Role: Play a pivotal role in shaping the security and efficiency of a leading blockchain protocol.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, ensuring you’re always at the forefront of the industry.

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Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to the development of the ZetaChain protocol, focusing on high-quality code and innovative solutions.
• Engage in the development and optimization of EVM contracts written in Solidity, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Dive deep into different blockchain technologies to optimize integrations with various networks like Solana, TON, and more.

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Who Would Be a Good Fit for This Role?

• Experienced Blockchain Developer:
  • Individuals with substantial experience in blockchain development, capable of understanding and building complex blockchain architectures.
• Innovative Software Engineering Background:
  • Developers who have a proven track record in software engineering, showing expertise in languages like Go, Rust, or Solidity.
• Contributor to Open Source and Blockchain Communities:
  • Individuals actively involved in the blockchain community, contributing to open-source projects and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in blockchain technology.

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Requirements

• Our tech stack
  • Protocol: Go (Cosmos SDK, go-ethereum, btcsuite)
  • Smart contracts: Solidity, Rust (Solana), FunC (TON)
• Location
  • Remote or San Francisco
• Experience
  • 4+ years of software development experience
  • 2+ years of blockchain development experience
  • Must Have: Hands-on blockchain development experience
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Participate in on-call rotation (Once every 7 weeks)

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