Associate Director Blockchain Engineering
We're partnering with a leader in post-trade market infrastructure, renowned for streamlining and securing financial transactions across global markets. With decades of experience, this organization plays a critical role in automating, centralizing, and standardizing the processing of financial transactions-bringing transparency, efficiency, and resilience to the financial services industry.
Position: Associate Director, Blockchain Engineering
Location: Jersey City, NJ / Tampa, Florida
We're on the lookout for a seasoned Solidity Engineer with a strong foundation in Quantitative Finance (QuantFi) to join a high-impact team at the forefront of decentralized finance innovation.
What You'll Be Doing
- Architect and deploy smart contracts that model complex financial instruments like derivatives, swaps, and repo agreements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate blockchain solutions into broader financial systems.
- Drive cross-chain interoperability and develop smart contracts across multiple Layer 1 technologies.
- Conduct rigorous code reviews and implement best practices to ensure security and performance.
- Stay ahead of the curve by researching and applying the latest in cryptographic and blockchain advancements.
- Partner with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and system architecture.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live smart contracts, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum reliability.
What You Bring to the Table
- A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related STEM field.
- 7+ years of software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Solidity and blockchain technologies.
- Proven experience in Quantitative Finance, particularly in areas like collateral management, lending, and derivatives.
- Deep understanding of blockchain security and smart contract vulnerabilities.
- Hands-on experience with Hardhat, Foundry, and security tools like Slither and Mythril.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript.
- A solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and modern development methodologies.
- Bonus: Experience in DeFi infrastructure, especially in risk management and compliance.
Why This Role Matters
This is more than just a technical role-it's an opportunity to shape the future of institutional finance through decentralized technology. You'll be working on mission-critical systems that impact trillions of dollars in global financial transactions.
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