Developer - Rust

Summary

Join OpenZeppelin's team as an Open Source Developer and contribute to the development of a new open source library. Collaborate with the community to define the library roadmap, design, implement, test, and document smart contract features. Present at community events to share information about OpenZeppelin's work. This role requires 1-3 years of Rust programming experience, 3+ years of software engineering experience, and a strong desire to learn more about blockchain technology. A degree or equivalent experience in computer science is necessary, along with prior remote work experience and advanced English communication skills. The position offers fully remote work, flexible time off, paid parental leave, a work-from-home equipment stipend, medical insurance, learning and development opportunities, and the chance to work with a global team.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of Rust programming experience
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Strong desire to further your education about the blockchain space
• Knowledge of or experience with one or more public blockchains
• A degree or equivalent experience in computer science
• Prior experience working remotely: strong personal organizational skills, a love for self-time management, and ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Advanced English communication skills — all of our internal and external communication is in English

Responsibilities

• As an Open Source Developer, you will join our team that works on open source libraries for OpenZeppelin
• In this role, you will be part of a new team working on a new open source library of OpenZeppelin
• You will be part of the team working with the community to define the library roadmap, and to design, implement, test, and document the smart contract features and supporting components
• You will also have the chance to participate and present at community events to share information on OpenZeppelin’s work

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience working with rust smart contracts
• Experience contributing to open source projects
• Experience presenting at blockchain or open source community events

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world 😎
• Fully remote work 🌎
• Flexible time off 🏝
• Paid parental leave 💙
• One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑
• Medical insurance coverage 🏥
• Learning & Development opportunities 🧠
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀