Blockchain Engineer

Keras Labs is seeking a high-performing Blockchain Engineer to design, build, and scale smart contract systems for a hybrid AMM + perpetual trading platform powered by AI agents.

This role also includes building and deploying standard token contracts (ERC20/BEP20) and supporting core on-chain infrastructure in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

· Build and maintain smart contracts (Solidity / Rust)

· Develop and deploy ERC20 / BEP20 (or equivalent EVM) tokens

· Implement token logic (minting, burning, access control)

· Build core protocol modules (liquidity, trading, vaults)

· Integrate price oracles and on-chain data sources

· Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and performance

· Collaborate with frontend, product, and research teams

· Support testing, audits, and deployment workflows

· Monitor protocol performance and on-chain activity, The Senior Blockchain Engineer will design and develop decentralized applications, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure for diverse Web3 projects, focusing on DeFi and digital assets. Top Skills: AWSDockerEthers.JsFoundryGCPHardhatKubernetesNext.JsNode.jsPostgresReactSolidityTypescriptWeb3 TMS LLC

· 3+ years blockchain / smart contract development experience

· Strong proficiency in Solidity (EVM) and/or Rust

· Experience deploying ERC20 / BEP20 or similar token standards

· Familiarity with smart contract testing (Foundry, Hardhat)

· Understanding of contract security best practices

· Strong system design and problem-solving skills

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment

Nice to Have

· Experience with DeFi protocols (DEX, perps, lending)

· Understanding of AMM models and perpetual mechanics

· Experience building trading systems or financial primitives

· Experience with oracles (Chainlink, Pyth, etc.)

· Exposure to AI agents or automated trading systems

· Open-source contributions in Web3 / DeFi

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