Software Engineer, Blockchain

1inch
UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Applications Architecture Code Review Continuous Integration Distributed Systems Routing Open Source Technology Blockchain Software Engineering Strategies of Testing TypeScript Software Vulnerability Management Low Latency
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Ethereum Solidity Web3.js Blockchain Interoperability

Job description

At 1inch, our engineering needs evolve rapidly. We are constantly seeking exceptional Blockchain Engineers to join our mission. Even if we do not have an active vacancy matching your exact seniority today, we want to hear from you.

We look for engineers with a high-agency, “Get Stuff Done” mindset and an unrelenting passion for decentralised innovation.

As part of our blockchain engineering ecosystem, you will contribute to designing, developing, and optimising the smart contracts and underlying infrastructure powering 1inch. We value sophisticated problem-solvers who can navigate the lightning-fast shifts of the crypto landscape while executing securely at scale. Working alongside our product leads and world-class engineers, your commitment to open-source excellence will keep 1inch at the absolute cutting edge of DeFi., * Contribute to the design and optimisation of scalable, secure, and high-performance blockchain architectures

  • Develop, integrate, test, and maintain smart contracts and decentralised protocol components
  • Conduct technical research and support proof-of-concept initiatives for new blockchain and DeFi features
  • Contribute to cross-chain interoperability solutions, including bridging and atomic swap mechanisms
  • Improve execution efficiency and optimise smart contract logic for gas consumption and performance
  • Collaborate with engineering and security teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protocol reliability
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD workflows, and engineering best practices
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support successful product delivery and continuous improvement

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * Professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on blockchain development and decentralised systems

  • Strong understanding of Ethereum, EVM-based ecosystems, smart contracts, and decentralised application architecture
  • Hands-on experience developing with Solidity, Yul, Rust, and TypeScript
  • Experience working with Layer 2 scaling solutions, cross-chain infrastructure, or blockchain interoperability protocols
  • Strong understanding of smart contract security principles, testing methodologies, and vulnerability mitigation
  • Experience using modern blockchain development frameworks such as Foundry or Hardhat
  • Interest in or understanding of DeFi concepts including AMMs, liquidity pools, routing, or oracle integrations
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in fast-paced engineering environments, * Experience contributing to open-source blockchain or Web3 projects
  • Familiarity with zero-knowledge technologies or rollup architectures
  • Experience building distributed systems or low-latency infrastructure
  • Understanding of blockchain infrastructure automation and deployment tooling
  • Experience working in high-growth startup or scale-up environments

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Unlimited paid holidays, * Work alongside a globally distributed and highly collaborative team that has helped shape the history of DeFi and Web3 innovation
  • Join a fast-paced environment where ownership, initiative, and fresh ideas are encouraged and supported
  • Competitive compensation package, including a discretionary bonus scheme aligned with your impact and contribution
  • Full equipment support for your remote workspace setup, plus a dedicated learning and development budget
  • Flexible remote-first culture with an unlimited paid time off policy to support work-life balance

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