Summary

You fit into the team as a Full stack engineer who has the skills and capabilities to work across the product and tech stack as needed. Maybe you're really passionate about front end, but your skills and abilities are more broad. Maybe you're a full stack engineer, but starting to learn solidity and wanting to become a smart contract engineer. This role is one that can fit into various products, in a capacity that aligns with the skill sets of the individual. If you're an amazing engineer but not sure which of our other job postings suit you- choose this one and we can help guide you along the way/

Our tech stack:

 Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, Solidity, web3, ethers, hardhat, React

Responsibilities

1. Software Development: Implement, test, and audit open-source client libraries that are used to interact with UMA smart contracts
2. Backend: Write backend APIs for use by front ends and third parties to support services across the UMA ecosystem. Integrate directly with the Ethereum blockchain to efficiently process and store on-chain information
3. Protocol Protection: Write off-chain bots to help maintain the solvency of the on-chain protocol
4. Smart Contract Development: build complex smart contract systems that safely manage user funds
5. Frontend Development: build delightful frontends that connect users with UMA smart contracts

Requirements

1. 2+ years full-time experience in Engineering at a software or financial services technology organization
2. 1+ years full-time experience on a blockchain-based project, with knowledge of smart contract development
3. Demonstrated ability to learn new tech and write secure and high quality code 
4. Passion for blockchain technology, cryptonomic protocol design, game theory, and decentralized finance

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.

6) We value creating an environment where everyone “does their best work”.

Skills

• Smart Contract Development
• Software Engineering