Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - Cross-Chain Intent-Driven DEX Headquarters: Gibraltar Remote | Full-time Compensation:  $250k - $280k total comp ($160K - $180K base pay + tokens 2y vesting, 1y cliff + 10% perf bonus)

Our client is a pioneering technology firm developing advanced solutions to enable seamless cross-chain interactions within an automated, intent-driven world. By connecting AI, services, and financial applications, the organization designs intent-driven liquidity layers where smart contracts, AI agents, and blockchain networks synchronize in real-time. With deep expertise in AI, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi), the team is redefining how intelligent agents interact across global networks.

The organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the improvement and maintenance of innovative decentralized applications (DApps) within the NEAR ecosystem. This role is ideal for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is motivated by the prospect of building ground-up solutions at an early project stage. The position focuses on developing a high-performance frontend and an SDK for a cross-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) utilizing multi-party computation, chain signatures, secure enclaves, and intent-based architecture. A primary goal of this role is to bridge the gaps between EVM and non-EVM chains, requiring a profound understanding of Web3 technologies.

Key Responsibilities • User Experience Excellence: Ensure that precise financial instruments are intuitive, easy to use, and clearly understood by the end user. • Performance Engineering: Optimize every millisecond of user interactions to provide a "blazing-fast" experience. • Observability: Implement deep tracing and observability across user flows to monitor system health and transaction success. • Developer Enablement: Design and build the best possible SDK for other DApps to integrate and utilize. • State Management: Design, test, and implement highly resilient state machines for managing Request for Quote (RFQ) processes. • Full-Lifecycle Engineering: Bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, defining both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the application.

Interview Process • Recruiter / HR Call • Hiring Manager Interview • Technical Interview • Final Interview