Smart Contracts Engineer

Summary

Join Gauntlet, a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, as a Smart Contract Engineer. You will contribute to the development and improvement of Aera, a non-custodial asset management protocol. This role requires expertise in Solidity smart contract development, blockchain technology, and DeFi protocols. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and stay updated on industry trends. Gauntlet offers a remote-first work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in software development
• Proficient at writing code in Python, preferably, but open to other languages
• 2+ years of experience in Solidity smart contract development
• Understanding of blockchain and DeFi protocols, concepts, and best practices
• Strong communication skills (primarily written) and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with version control systems (i.e., git)
• Excitement to work in an early stage setting with significant uncertainty, evolving scope/requirements and many hats to wear

Responsibilities

• Write and review high-assurance smart contract code, tests, invariants, and other deliverables for our protocol projects using industry best practices
• Contribute ideas to protocol design & architecture and make refinements during development. Collaborate effectively with client team members
• Embrace and contribute to our internal methodologies, coding standards, review methods, and other standard operating procedures
• Help evaluate/research other protocols/infrastructure we could integrate with
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including researchers and product managers, to ensure seamless implementation of new features
• Actively participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standards
• Participate in internal security audits emphasizing robust processes, continuous learning, and ownership
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of Aera’s platform
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EVM based blockchain networks
• Comfortable learning about and contributing to complex DeFi protocols that may involve understanding MEV, trading, incentives, and mechanism design
• Experience developing and shipping user-facing features using component-based UI frameworks

Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere!
• Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive-based compensation
• Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
• Laptop provided
• $1,600 WFH stipend upon joining
• $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
• Unlimited vacation policy
• 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Fertility benefits