Frontend Engineer – DeFi (Remote India/Dubai) - $60K - $85K USD Our client is a leading DeFi startup building a derivatives platform that makes decentralized finance more fair, accessible, and efficient. Backed by top investors, they offer a seamless trading experience across 70+ markets with deep liquidity, instant execution, and up to 25x leverage. As a frontend engineer, you’ll be responsible for building performant, user-centric applications that interact directly with Ethereum and the broader DeFi ecosystem. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver an exceptional trading experience and help shape the next phase of the company’s growth. What you’ll do: Design and develop frontend applications with a focus on performance and accessibility Implement UI from design mocks and ensure seamless integrations with backend and blockchain components Mentor junior developers and maintain best practices through code reviews Contribute to product direction and new feature development What we’re looking for: 4+ years of frontend development experience (Svelte, React, or Vue.js) Strong track record of building high-quality products at top companies or startups High standards for clean, tested, and secure code Genuine interest in crypto and DeFi Nice to have: Experience in fintech, security, or web3 startups Knowledge of ethers.js/web3.js and TypeScript Familiarity with DeFi protocols (DEXs, lending, perps, etc.) Contributions to open-source blockchain/DeFi projects Why join: Competitive compensation (with the option for crypto payments) Unlimited paid leave & flexible, async remote work Bi-annual team retreats (all expenses covered) Opportunity to make a real impact in the fast-evolving DeFi space
Backend Engineer – DeFi (Remote) Our client is a leading DeFi derivatives platform redefining how users trade on-chain derivatives. With deep liquidity, instant execution, and up to 25x leverage across 70+ markets, they’re building one of the most advanced decentralized trading experiences on Ethereum, powered by the Synthetix protocol on Optimism for low gas fees and high performance. As a backend engineer, you’ll play a critical role in building and scaling the systems that power their trading infrastructure. You’ll work on high-performance backend services, smart contract integrations, and on-chain transaction systems that drive one of the most ambitious products in DeFi. What you’ll do: Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend systems for trading, data processing, and risk management Collaborate with frontend, product, and blockchain teams to deliver seamless platform functionality Develop APIs and backend architecture for reliable, high-speed trade execution Maintain top-tier standards of security, performance, and reliability Mentor developers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices What we’re looking for: 4+ years of backend development experience Proven background building scalable, high-performance systems in trading, fintech, or DeFi Strong experience with Node.js, Go, Python, or similar backend languages Familiarity with technologies like MongoDB, Kafka, Redis, GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools Understanding of microservices architecture and API design Passion for DeFi and building products you’d want to use yourself Nice to have: Experience with blockchain or smart contract integrations Understanding of trading algorithms, derivatives, or risk management concepts Contributions to open-source DeFi or blockchain projects Why join: Competitive compensation (with the option for crypto payments) Unlimited paid leave and flexible, async remote work Bi-annual in-person team retreats (all expenses covered) Fast-moving, high-impact environment in a rapidly growing DeFi sector
Smart Contract Engineer - Remote Our client is a leading DeFi platform focused on decentralized derivatives trading. Their mission is to make finance more transparent, efficient, and accessible through on-chain derivatives. The platform provides deep liquidity, instant execution, and up to 25x leverage across major markets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, all powered by the Synthetix protocol on Optimism for low gas fees. As a Smart Contract Engineer, you’ll design and build the core contracts that power advanced financial products. You’ll work closely with the wider engineering team to plan projects, ensure top-tier code quality through audits, and contribute to new strategies that enhance yield and user experience. What you’ll do: Design, develop, and enhance smart contracts for structured and future DeFi products Collaborate with engineers and product teams to plan and deliver new features Work with external auditors to ensure the highest security and reliability standards Build innovative yield strategies and financial primitives Contribute as a senior team member to guide the technical direction of the platform What we’re looking for: 2+ years of experience developing smart contracts in Solidity Proficiency with frameworks such as Hardhat, Brownie, or Dapptools Strong understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Experience with Node.js or TypeScript Familiarity with open-source development and libraries Nice to have: 3+ years of backend development experience in Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++ Understanding of options and other financial derivatives Experience with Uniswap v3 Knowledge of security testing tools such as MythX, Slither, Echidna, or Mythril Experience using monitoring tools like Tenderly Contributions to open-source projects Passion for DeFi and emerging blockchain technologies Why join: Competitive compensation (with the option for crypto payments) Unlimited paid leave and flexible, async remote work Bi-annual in-person team retreats (all expenses covered) Opportunity to build high-impact products in one of DeFi’s fastest-growing verticals