The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 1 month ago
Associate Director - Smart Contract Engineering (Rust)
18301 Bermuda Green Dr, Tampa, FL, 33647, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expThe Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, focusing on digital assets technology. The role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts for the Stellar blockchain and Solana, requiring deep expertise in Rust engineering and smart contract architecture.
FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Architect and lead the development of smart contracts for Stellar (Soroban) and Solana, ensuring high reliability, security, and performance
Design and implement smart contract deployment pipelines and best practices for code review, testing, and auditing
Collaborate with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of smart contracts with existing systems and blockchain infrastructure
Oversee the development and maintenance of reusable contract libraries and frameworks in Rust
Ensure compliance with financial industry regulations, security standards, and internal governance for smart contract development
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for smart contract-related issues
Lead, mentor, and guide a team of Rust engineers and blockchain developers
Stay current with emerging trends in smart contract development, blockchain protocols, and decentralized application design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3+ years hands-on experience in Rust development
3+ years of experience developing and deploying smart contracts on blockchain platforms (Stellar, Solana, Ethereum, etc.)
Strong expertise in the Soroban framework and Solana smart contract development
Proficiency in Rust, and familiarity with other relevant languages (e.g., Go, Python, TypeScript)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, secure software delivery, and code auditing for smart contracts
Deep understanding of blockchain security, distributed systems, and cryptographic principles
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of mentoring teams and driving cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
Experience with zero-knowledge proofs
Professional certifications in blockchain technologies or smart contract security
Experience in financial services or regulated industries
Benefits
Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
Company
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Frank La Salla
President, CEO and Director of DTCC
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Edward Cortes
Executive Director
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