CoW DAO ยท 3 weeks ago
Smart Contract Engineer
United States
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelCoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from MEV and optimize trade execution across DeFi. They are seeking a Smart Contract Engineer to help shape the next iterations of CoW Protocol and extend its real-world use cases.
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Responsibilities
Build new protocol features by designing and implementing smart contracts and ensuring they integrate cleanly with our off-chain infrastructure
Work on sophisticated DeFi integrations such as flash loan-based flows with top protocols, as well as collaborations with leading wallets and lending markets
Help reshape the next iteration of CoW Protocol, focusing on decentralization, verifiable execution, and pragmatic on-chain order settlement
Support the health of the protocol by investigating suspicious transactions, detecting on-chain misbehavior, and contributing to CoW DAO governance discussions and proposals
Review and advise on integrations from external teams, including grant proposals and support for grantees building on top of CoW Protocol
Collaborate in a remote-first environment through code reviews, async discussions, and a public GitHub-driven development process with strong testing and CI
Qualification
Required
Solid Solidity experience and a track record on EVM-compatible chains, ideally visible through meaningful GitHub activity and collaboration with others
Strong in Rust or Python; Rust is preferred, but deep Python skills plus a real willingness to learn Rust also work
Problem solver who likes to dig into issues, reason about trade-offs, and architect 'masterpiece' level solutions rather than quick hacks
Comfortable working in a highly async, remote setup, with thoughtful written communication and detailed code reviews
Take ownership, follow through, and are curious about extending and reiterating on the protocol rather than just implementing tickets
Preferred
Familiarity with the DeFi ecosystem and major protocols
Experience contributing to or maintaining open source projects
Benefits
Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely
Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
Periodic gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular trips
Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget
Learning budget: Use our learning budget to support your higher ambitions
Hardware budget: Take advantage of a hardware budget for acquiring necessary equipment
Make an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!
Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!
Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work-life balance through our robust flexible work policy and vacation allowance
Growth: If you're someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, CoW offers lots of opportunities for your individual growth
Referral Program: Earn 5.000 USDC or USD with the refer-to-earn program.
Company
CoW DAO
We are an ambitious, fast growing and international team working at the forefront of DeFi.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anna George
CEO / Co-Founder
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