ZORA · 1 month ago
Sr. Protocol Engineer, Product
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
4+ years expZora is a new kind of on-chain social network aimed at enabling a more equitable system for creators through crypto. They are seeking an experienced protocol engineer to design, implement, and maintain smart contracts for their Trade team, contributing to the evolution of Zora’s protocol layer.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechInformation TechnologyMarketplaceNon-Fungible Token (NFT)
Responsibilities
Contribute to the Zora protocol by designing and implementing smart contracts
Research, apply, and invent new smart contract paradigms
Collaborate with backend, frontend, and platform engineers to integrate contracts into our backend services and frontend
Take ownership of projects end-to-end, including scoping, design reviews, implementation, testing, audit coordination, deployment, and iteration
Communicate status, updates, blockers, etc., to cross-functional stakeholders
Participate in RFC and code review
Qualification
Required
4+ years of experience shipping production-level contracts or protocol features
Comfort moving across the stack when needed (TypeScript / React / Next / Python)
Deep understanding of EVM
Experience with DeFi protocols
High degree of ownership and autonomy
Strong communication and collaboration skills, across both technical and non-technical teams
MUST be located in Eastern Standard (US) Time Zone -or- an EU Time Zone
Benefits
Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the world!
Competitive Compensation: Including salary, pre-IPO stock options, token compensation, and additional financial incentives
Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare options, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision for employees
Retirement Contributions: Up to 4% employer match on your 401(k) contributions
Health & Wellness: Free memberships to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate
Unlimited Time Off: Flexible vacation policies, company holidays, and recharge weeks to prioritize wellness
Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office items, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
Ease of Life Reimbursement: To cover everything from an Uber home in the rain, childcare, or meal delivery
Career Development: Access to mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your career
Inclusive Environment: A culture dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Company
ZORA
Zora Labs is a marketplace for non-fungible tokens.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$62.62MKey Investors
Haun VenturesParadigmKindred Ventures
2024-05-09Series Unknown· $2.62M
2022-05-05Series Unknown· $50M
2021-03-19Series Unknown· $8M
Leadership Team
D
Dee Goens
Co-Founder
Recent News
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