Smart Contract Engineer

Stargate is the leading liquidity infrastructure protocol in crypto, powering over $65 billion in cross-chain volume to date. Built on LayerZero, Stargate enables guaranteed instant settlement of assets on more than 80 blockchains. As the global liquidity layer, Stargate connects users, applications, ecosystems and assets into a unified network, removing friction from value transfer and making omnichain liquidity accessible. About the Role We are seeking a Smart Contract Engineer to join the Stargate Foundation team. This role focuses on developing secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts to enhance the Stargate ecosystem. Based in Warsaw is preferred, but the role is open to exceptional remote candidates. What You’ll Do - Smart Contract Development: Design, implement, and deploy secure and efficient Solidity-based smart contracts for Stargate’s protocol and related systems. - Protocol Enhancements: Work closely with the team to identify and implement new features that align with the Stargate roadmap and DAO priorities. - Code Auditing and Testing: Conduct thorough testing and security reviews of smart contracts, including collaborating with external audit firms as needed. - Cross-Chain Integration: Optimize Stargate’s cross-chain capabilities by building robust integrations and maintaining multichain compatibility. - Collaboration: Partner with the broader development team, and technical execution partners to ensure seamless integration and deployment of upgrades. About You - Technical Expertise: Proficient in Solidity and EVM-compatible blockchains, with a strong understanding of DeFi and blockchain architecture. Experience with Move preferred. - Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in smart contract development, with a proven track record of deployed contracts on mainnet. - Security Mindset: Deep understanding of smart contract vulnerabilities, common attack vectors, and best practices for secure development. - Analytical Thinker: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design innovative solutions for complex technical challenges. - Collaborative Attitude: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, ready to work closely with a distributed team. - Growth-Oriented: Eager to contribute to a fast-paced, rapidly evolving DeFi ecosystem and take on challenging responsibilities. Nice to Have - Familiarity with Stargate, LayerZero, or similar bridging/messaging protocols. - Experience with multichain environments and integrating across diverse blockchain ecosystems. - Previous contributions to open-source blockchain projects.