Founding Smart Contract & Protocol Engineer

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Architect and implement smart contract infrastructure for a perpetual futures platform, focusing on trading, margin, liquidation, and smart contract security.
Summary Generated by Built In
You’ll architect and implement the secure, capital-efficient smart contract infrastructure powering our perpetual futures platform. You’ll design and build protocol-level systems for trading, margin, and liquidation, working at the frontier of blockchain innovation - from zk tech and account abstraction to L2 scaling solutions. This role is perfect for a highly motivated and detail-oriented smart contract engineer ready to shape the foundation of a new financial primitive.

Qualifications
  • Ambitious and excited to learn, thrive in fast-paced environments, and independently own core components
  • 3+ years experience in smart contract development with a preference towards EVM compatibility - Solidity
  • Deep understanding of smart contract security, architecture, and gas optimizations
  • Familiarity with L2 ecosystems, compression techniques (e.g. zk, Merkle proofs), and gas optimizations
  • Experience building systems that utilize embedded wallets, MPC signature schemas, gas sponsorship, account abstraction
  • Bonus: DevSecOps experience including pipeline & CI/CD setup, containers, AWS/Azure infra

Compensation & BenefitsWe offer competitive compensation and meaningful early-stage equity. As an early team member, you’ll have ownership and upside in shaping one of the most ambitious financial platforms in finance.

What we offer:
  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity stake
  • Hybrid work environment (in-person preferred in NYC)
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Unlimited PTO and flexible work hours
  • Cutting-edge problems at the intersection of crypto, global markets, and mobile UX
  • A fast-paced, mission-driven team of top builders from BlackRock, leading crypto firms, and high-growth startups

Hello Trade is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 3+ years experience in smart contract development with a preference towards EVM compatibility - Solidity
  • Deep understanding of smart contract security, architecture, and gas optimizations
  • Familiarity with L2 ecosystems, compression techniques, and gas optimizations
  • Experience building systems that utilize embedded wallets and account abstraction
  • DevSecOps experience including pipeline & CI/CD setup, containers, AWS/Azure infra
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The Company
4 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

HelloTrade is a blockchain-powered trading platform that provides global investors with 24/7 access to stocks, commodities, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, aiming to simplify and secure global commerce through decentralized technology.

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