We are looking for a skilled senior smart contract engineer to join the network team and help actualise our long term vision of being the world's first emergent database network.

In Short

Lead the design, development, and optimisation of Solidity & Rust-based smart contracts for SQD’s blockchain infrastructure.
Conduct security audits and enforce best practices for contract security and performance.
Collaborate with the network team to integrate smart contracts into the broader system.
Build and maintain testing frameworks (unit, integration, fuzz testing) to ensure contract reliability.
Stay ahead of EVM upgrades, Solidity advancements, and emerging blockchain standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in smart contract development, with deep expertise in Ethereum, EVM, and smart contract security.
Proficiency in smart contract development tools (Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle).
Strong understanding of gas optimization, storage management, and Solidity design patterns.
Experience working with DeFi protocols, cross-chain solutions, and on-chain data structures.
Exposure to Rust smart contract development (Substrate/ Solana) or strong interest in learning.
Ability to conduct security audits, identify vulnerabilities, and implement fixes.
Experience in high-growth startups or agile development environments.

Benefits

Competitive salary & leading liquid token comp in a rapidly growing Web3 company.
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain technologies with a world-class team.
Remote-first work environment with flexible hours.
A fast-moving, high-impact startup culture where your contributions directly shape the company’s future.