About the Company:  Shardeum is building a layer 1, EVM-based, linearly scalable, smart contract platform that provides low gas fees forever while maintaining true decentralization and solid security through dynamic state sharding. Shardeum aims to be a chain capable of onboarding over a billion people to the crypto revolution, while also democratizing accessibility to decentralization. Shardeum’s mission is supported by prominent Venture Capitalists in the blockchain space, and we are on track to become one of the most widely used and well known smart contract platforms in blockchain history.We encourage you to browse our website, Whitepaper, Discord and YouTube channel to learn more about the project. You can even try downloading our validator software and joining our Testnet. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your talent and potential is what matters most to us. Shardeum is committed to creating an inclusive culture.About The Role: The Engineering team at Shardeum is responsible for delivering the Shardeum Mainnet and developing critical components such as the smart contract platform, consensus layer, and protocol layer. As part of this team, the Senior Software Engineer - Testing Tools & Strategy will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Shardeum’s decentralized platform through robust test automation, debugging, and validation processes. This role is ideal for engineers who have a passion for test automation, load testing, and identifying root causes of bugs to enhance blockchain performance and scalability. If you’re excited about solving unique challenges in the Web3 space and driving innovation in blockchain testing methodologies, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing:

Analyze bug tickets, debug code, and identify the root cause of errors across the Shardeum platform. Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and reusable test scripts to validate core functionality, including nodes, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and blockchain transactions. Utilize cutting edge AI tools to make testing faster and more efficient (Cursor, Github Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, etc..) Develop and execute load testing scripts to validate system performance under high transaction loads and varying node configurations. Create comprehensive test coverage through functional, integration, system, and regression testing while optimizing test suites and identifying performance bottlenecks. Develop end-to-end (E2E) test cases for complex workflows, ensuring reliability of consensus protocols and smart contract execution. Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, improve testing workflows, and troubleshoot dependency failures. Build and maintain internal tools to improve developer experience, productivity, and test efficiency. Troubleshoot highly complex automated testing failures using industry-standard frameworks and custom tools, working with developers and backend partners to triage issues and improve E2E reliability. Develop monitoring tools and utilities to track blockchain-specific performance metrics and test results. Participate actively in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to drive testing best practices. Continuously research and adopt innovative tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies to improve quality, scalability, and efficiency of testing processes.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of experience in Software Engineering experience with a focus on testing. Proficiency in programming languages like TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js, with the ability to develop robust and reusable test scripts. Ability/desire to write Unit Tests in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js Proven ability to analyze and debug complex codebases, troubleshoot multi-tier web architecture issues, and identify root causes of failures. Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in defining and implementing release, regression, and smoke testing strategies for large, multi-team applications. Experience with white-box testing methodologies to ensure deep validation of internal components. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, particularly in analyzing blockchain-specific issues. You have a tester mindset, are curious, and excel at designing innovative and interesting test scenarios. You are creative in applying proven tools/test frameworks as well as crafting new solutions to challenging problems. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear bug reporting and collaboration across teams.

We'd Love If You Have:

Experience with testing decentralized applications (dApps), consensus protocols, or blockchain platforms. Experience in running nodes within blockchain networks and monitoring performance metrics. Familiarity with blockchain tools and frameworks (e.g., Web3.js, Hardhat, Truffle). Hands-on knowledge and experience with AI tools (Cursor, Github Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, etc...), and the ability to demonstrate how you utilize them in your day to day. Contributions to open-source projects related to testing, automation, or blockchain. A passion for emerging technologies, including Web3, AI, and distributed systems. Experience using or contributing to the Shardeum open-source repos. Familiarity with blockchain performance benchmarks and profiling tools. Knowledge of the Bitcoin and Ethereum whitepapers.

We are building the infrastructure for Web 3.0. 

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About the Company:  Shardeum is building a layer 1, EVM-based, linearly scalable, smart contract platform that provides low gas fees forever while maintaining true decentralization and solid security through dynamic state sharding. Shardeum aims to be a chain capable of onboarding over a billion people to the crypto revolution, while also democratizing accessibility to decentralization. Shardeum’s mission is supported by prominent Venture Capitalists in the blockchain space, and we are on track to become one of the most widely used and well known smart contract platforms in blockchain history.We encourage you to browse our website, Whitepaper, Discord and YouTube channel to learn more about the project. You can even try downloading our validator software and joining our Testnet. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your talent and potential is what matters most to us. Shardeum is committed to creating an inclusive culture.About The Role: The Software Engineering team at Shardeum is responsible for delivering the Shardeum Mainnet, and developing the smart contract platform, the consensus layer and the protocol layer. We focus on building scalable, performant, secure and reliable software that can be downloaded by thousands of node operators to actualize the Shardeum network. We are in search of a highly talented, innovative Principal Blockchain Engineer that can take on a technical leadership role on highly complex, blockchain projects. If you enjoy solving complex computer science problems, are passionate about what you work on, are a perfectionist who wants to build things the right way, and are persistent about finishing what you started, then you're the kind of person we are looking for. You will be working with equally talented and innovative individuals with the goal of building incredible software with the potential to change the world. What You'll Be Doing:

Provide technical structure to teams and work closely with management and stakeholders to define strategic road maps for complex, Layer-1 blockchain projects. Manage individual projects, priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise. Mentor and train other team members on design techniques, coding standards and best blockchain basics. Contribute to the architecture and implementation of complex software components on the blockchain. Take on end-to-end ownership of critical software components related to our L1. Design and develop innovative new consensus and protocol software. Ensure performance optimization, and making scalability / reliability improvements to the software. Resolve issues, debugging errors and fixing code to improve the reliability and security of Shardeum software components. The tech stack you will be using is: Nodejs, TypeScript, SQLite, Postgres, React and Vuejs. The development environment will be: Linux, Git, AWS, Docker and VS Code.

What We're Looking

Extensive experience designing, implementing and maintaining complex blockchain components. You know what high quality code looks like and know how to foster an environment that creates it. Fluency with algorithms and data structures. The ability to quickly learn new languages and technologies. The ability to write clean yet efficient code. The Creativity to come up with proof of concept from high level design, even in an often ambiguous environment. Self motivated to set priorities and methodically make progress toward goals. The ability to communicate effectively and convey your ideas when discussing technical topics with team members. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

We'd Love If You Have:

Experience working on all levels of a Layer 1 blockchain. Experience with concurrency, parallelism and distributed systems. Experience with consensus protocols and other blockchains. Experience with Node.js and TypeScript, or languages like C, C++, Rust or GO. Experience writing a smart contract on a blockchain. Experience running a node in a blockchain network. Read the Bitcoin and Ethereum white papers.

We are building the infrastructure for Web 3.0. We are building the infrastructure for Web 3.0. 

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About the Company:  Shardeum is building a layer 1, EVM-based, linearly scalable, smart contract platform that provides low gas fees forever while maintaining true decentralization and solid security through dynamic state sharding. Shardeum aims to be a chain capable of onboarding over a billion people to the crypto revolution, while also democratizing accessibility to decentralization. Shardeum’s mission is supported by prominent Venture Capitalists in the blockchain space, and we are on track to become one of the most widely used and well known smart contract platforms in blockchain history.We encourage you to browse our website, Whitepaper, Discord and YouTube channel to learn more about the project. You can even try downloading our validator software and joining our Testnet. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Your talent and potential is what matters most to us. Shardeum is committed to creating an inclusive culture.About The Role: The Engineering team at Shardeum is responsible for delivering the Shardeum Mainnet and developing critical components such as the smart contract platform, consensus layer, and protocol layer. As part of this team, the SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of Shardeum’s decentralized platform through robust test automation, debugging, and validation processes. This role is ideal for engineers who have a passion for test automation, load testing, and identifying root causes of bugs to enhance blockchain performance and scalability. If you’re excited about solving unique challenges in the Web3 space and driving innovation in blockchain testing methodologies, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing:

Analyze bug tickets, debug code, and identify the root cause of errors across the Shardeum platform. Design, develop, and maintain test automation frameworks and reusable test scripts to validate core functionality, including nodes, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and blockchain transactions. Utilize cutting edge AI tools to make testing faster and more efficient (Cursor, Github Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, etc..) Develop and execute load testing scripts to validate system performance under high transaction loads and varying node configurations. Create comprehensive test coverage through functional, integration, system, and regression testing while optimizing test suites and identifying performance bottlenecks. Develop end-to-end (E2E) test cases for complex workflows, ensuring reliability of consensus protocols and smart contract execution. Collaborate closely with development teams to integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, improve testing workflows, and troubleshoot dependency failures. Build and maintain internal tools to improve developer experience, productivity, and test efficiency. Troubleshoot highly complex automated testing failures using industry-standard frameworks and custom tools, working with developers and backend partners to triage issues and improve E2E reliability. Develop monitoring tools and utilities to track blockchain-specific performance metrics and test results. Participate actively in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to drive testing best practices. Continuously research and adopt innovative tools, frameworks, and testing methodologies to improve quality, scalability, and efficiency of testing processes.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of experience in Software Engineering or SDET roles with a focus on testing. Proficiency in programming languages like TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js, with the ability to develop robust and reusable test scripts. Ability/desire to write Unit Tests in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js Proven ability to analyze and debug complex codebases, troubleshoot multi-tier web architecture issues, and identify root causes of failures. Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD workflows (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins). Expertise in defining and implementing release, regression, and smoke testing strategies for large, multi-team applications. Experience with white-box testing methodologies to ensure deep validation of internal components. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, particularly in analyzing blockchain-specific issues. You have a tester mindset, are curious, and excel at designing innovative and interesting test scenarios. You are creative in applying proven tools/test frameworks as well as crafting new solutions to challenging problems. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear bug reporting and collaboration across teams.

We'd Love If You Have:

Experience with testing decentralized applications (dApps), consensus protocols, or blockchain platforms. Experience in running nodes within blockchain networks and monitoring performance metrics. Familiarity with blockchain tools and frameworks (e.g., Web3.js, Hardhat, Truffle). Hands-on knowledge and experience with AI tools (Cursor, Github Copilot, Windsurf, Cline, etc...), and the ability to demonstrate how you utilize them in your day to day. Contributions to open-source projects related to testing, automation, or blockchain. A passion for emerging technologies, including Web3, AI, and distributed systems. Experience using or contributing to the Shardeum open-source repos. Familiarity with blockchain performance benchmarks and profiling tools. Knowledge of the Bitcoin and Ethereum whitepapers.

We are building the infrastructure for Web 3.0. It's going to be a rollercoaster ride but promises to be fun.

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Across’ purpose: Across is to fulfill crypto’s potential by making blockchains more usable, more accessible and more efficient.

Across’ Vision: Intents are the standard in cross-chain interoperability.

Who is Risk Labs?

Risk Labs is the foundation and core team behind UMA, and some top tier products built with it such as oSnap, Oval, and the Across protocol. The Risk Labs team, operates as one cohesive (amazing!) culture, but focuses on two core protocols, UMA and Across. UMA and Across are decentralized protocols governed by community members across the globe in DAOs, and are supported by Risk Labs Foundation. UMA’s optimistic oracle (OO) can record any verifiable truth or data onto a blockchain. Across is leading the future of interoperability with its frontier intents based architecture.

Your Impact?

We’re looking for a Jr. Smart Contract Engineer to join the Across protocol team. You’d be working alongside top tier engineering talent, world class data driven product development, and a team motivated to be hugely impactful for the exciting interoperable future that we’re racing towards. You’re a person who loves optimizing and building at the intersection of technology, finance, and data.

Responsibilities

• Protocol architecture: Design and build protocol upgrades from idea to deployment.
• Smart contracts: Implement designs with a focus on security, simplicity, ease of use, and gas-efficiency.
• Code review and mentorship: Write code in a highly collaborative open source ecosystem. In depth reviews of others’ contributions is expected with a focus on helping others grow their technical expertise.
• Bots: write complimentary offchain code to interact with the protocol. Bots should have a high degree of correctness, efficiency, and anti-fragility.

These responsibilities are going to be similar to the Sr. Smart Contract role posted; however, as a junior engineer, we have lower expectations about your previous experience. That doesn’t mean our expectations are low, instead we have higher expectations for the demonstrable and uncanny ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly. Someone who is exceptionally keen to learn and invest their time with us, in exchange for us investing in their growth. Someone who we hire for this role will become proficient in the above categories.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in engineering at a software organization. This can include multiple internships, what we want to see is your familiarity with engineering best practices (sprints, code review, etc.) and a level of professionalism.
• 1+ years of working with blockchain-based projects (think hackathons or personal projects as well), and a deep passion for blockchain technology, cryptoeconomic protocol design, game theory, or decentralized finance
• Outstanding critical thinking skills; low ego, high curiosity and comfort in being wrong
• A love for great software; desire to understand the why and the how of everything you work on
• Demonstrated ability to apply existing skills to new technologies
• Growth mindset; a desire to learn from and mentor those around you
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially written

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay packages include competitive salaries & meaningful token options.
• Salaries for this role range from $100-200k (USD), and your token allocation can grow with your voting rewards while you participate in the growing ecosystem.
• Will pay in stablecoins or fiat
• Philosophies for a culture that show we care: Take vacation when you need it, family care, training and development (just to name a few)
• 100% remote, which means we encourage you to create the work environment that you thrive in
• At least two team wide offsites a year

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Risk Labs, the employing entity, is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align- we encourage you to apply anyways. We value you taking the chance. Risk labs will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our values:

1. We value each individual’s right to economic freedom
2. We value openness, honesty, and directness
3. We value integrity
4. We value iterative learning
5. We value taking smart risks. We value creating an environment where everyone “does their best work”.

Why do we love working at Risk Labs?

We are a group that’s aligned with the ethos of the crypto industry and doing our best to make an impact for the industry and world at large. You’ll succeed with Risk Labs if you’re a self-starter, kind, adaptable, and passionate about making an impact. Risk Labs is a values driven team that strives to create an environment where we can do our best work, and succeed. We’re building products that we believe in, and continuing to strive for innovation and growth. Both personally and professionally we support each other to create a happy, healthy, and inspired team vibe, so we can remain motivated to build things the world needs and loves. We take pride in the fact that we are at once family-friendly as well as nomad-friendly.

UMA’s optimistic oracle is a decentralized truth machine for Web3- yes, that’s a bold and very exciting statement. We’ve built a solid foundation, in terms of the team, the technology, and the products, and the road map ahead is one full of exciting technical challenges, growth, and telling our story to the world. Across is creating an interoperable world where DeFi is seamless with its intents based architecture. We’ve grown from an early bridge, to a market leader, and won’t stop innovating and building. We have big dreams, and a team excited to bring them to life.

Still want to know more?

• Our team blends a mix of highly-sought engineers, and a diverse business team to showcase their high quality tech. Our international and fast-growing team includes a diverse background of experiences and has drawn world class talent. We have a great network of supportive investors from groups like: Placeholder, Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital, Coinbase, Dragonfly… to name a few.
• Teammates take the time off that they need and support each other to be their best selves- we care about your wellness.
• You will not get bored with Risk Labs. We are constantly developing, building, experimenting and evolving. Yes we try to allow people to focus on their specific product areas, but things are always shifting and evolving. There’s no right answer and we’re all just doing our best!

Clearpool is the leading decentralized finance credit marketplace, preparing to launch Ozean — the blockchain for RWA yield. Clearpool’s permissionless protocol enables institutions to raise unsecured liquidity directly from DeFi markets, while a separate fully permissioned platform, Clearpool Prime, further meets the compliance needs for wholesale borrowing and lending of digital assets by institutional market participants.

Launched in March 2022, Clearpool has originated over US$620 million in loans with a growing user base spanning both crypto and TradFi institutions such as Wintermute, Jane Street, Fasanara Digital, CoinShares, and others. The protocol launched on the Ethereum mainnet in March 2022, followed by the expansions to Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, Optimism, Mantle Network, Flare Network, Base and Arbitrum. Clearpool is currently building Ozean, the first blockchain for RWA yield built on and supported by Optimism.

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Smart contract / Rollup Engineering Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Solidity/EVM Smart contracts with a keen interest in the evolving Web3 and RWA landscape for DeFi. This role primarily involves creating, designing, and implementing smart contracts, leading and managing the rollup infrastructure (Layerzero OFT, Hyperlane, Optimism L2 stack).

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be open to working
• Has contracts on the Ethereum/EVM that have handled non-trivial amounts of funds
• Develop libraries and code to interact with smart contracts and Node backends via NodeJS
• Writing, testing, and enhancing Solidity/EVM smart contracts
• Experience with foundry and testing with Tenderly
• Proven experience with Solidity security audits & working with auditors

Qualifications:

• Fluent in English communication
• Crypto Native
• Comfortable working in the fast pace and volatility of early-stage startups
• Strong understanding of the L2 Rollups and its ecosystem, upcoming technology, and application-specific blockchains
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• 4-5+ years of hands-on experience in backend and smart contract development
• Experience with building different DeFi products is ideal

Extras:

• Past experience in contributing to or maintaining open-source projects

Pay/Tokens:

• Salary Range $100,000-$120,000 USD annually
• Competitive token incentives plan
• Paid in USD stables. Payment and tokens are to be discussed based on qualifications, experience.