Open Source Developer

Summary

Join OpenZeppelin, a world leader in securing blockchain applications, as an Open Source Developer. You will contribute to open-source libraries for smart contracts and associated developer tools, extending the widely used OpenZeppelin Contracts library. This role involves designing and implementing new library modules, gathering feedback from developers, and collaborating with the team to ensure our tools meet developer needs. You'll be responsible for smart contract coding, testing, documentation, and security, potentially contributing to open-source tools development. We seek developers with strong Solidity, Rust, or Typescript skills and deep knowledge of smart contracts and dapps. OpenZeppelin offers a fully remote work environment with flexible time off and various other benefits.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software development
• 1+ years of experience developing smart contracts (Solidity or other languages)
• Good understanding of design best practices and security in the Ethereum ecosystem
• 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

• Design and implement new library modules
• Communicate with smart contract developers and blockchain network community members to gather feedback
• Work collaboratively with other members of the development team to make sure our open source libraries and associated tools meet developer needs and expectations
• Be responsible for smart contract coding, testing, documentation, and security
• Participate in open source tools development to assist developers using our library

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Rust, Typescript, React
• Experience contributing to open source projects

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