Senior Blockchain Engineer
- Smart Contract System Design: Architect entire smart contract systems for Ondo's evolving product suite - covering new chain deployments, novel DeFi interoperability and bridging solutions, and DeFi protocols - with security, operability, and long-term maintainability designed in from the start.
- Lifecycle Security & Operations: Own contract security not just at deploy but across the full lifetime of the system - including upgrade safety, administrative controls, and the operational guardrails that keep things safe as they evolve.
- Tooling & Automation: Build tooling and automated systems that let non-technical teammates safely view, monitor, and manage contracts without writing scripts or touching raw chain operations directly.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Connect smart contract design to the rest of the product - helping the web team integrate cleanly, helping operational teams monitor and manage without direct scripting, and ensuring design decisions flow sensibly through to end users.
- Technical Leadership: Serve as tech lead and subject matter expert for blockchain projects, guiding the engineering team toward high-impact, scalable solutions and making sound technical decisions aligned with long-term goals.
- Based in PT, MT, CT, or ET time zones.
- Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, verbal and written.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience.
- 3+ years in blockchain engineering, ideally from another DeFi protocol live on multiple chains.
- Strong competency with Solidity; exposure to non-EVM smart contract languages a plus - particularly Solana.
- Demonstrated ability to design systems, not just contracts - including tooling, automation, security across the contract lifecycle, and the integration points between contracts, applications, and operational teams.
- Proven results building and scaling a DeFi protocol.
- Python and/or TypeScript experience preferred (for building tooling and automation).
- Strong technical grasp and excellent judgment on task prioritization.
- Strong emphasis on understanding the "why" behind requirements and a commitment to defining the "minimum scope."
About Ondo Finance
Ondo Finance is at the forefront of bridging traditional finance with the innovative world of blockchain. We are a leading Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) and protocol dedicated to bringing real-world assets (RWAs) onto the blockchain, unlocking unprecedented liquidity and accessibility for institutional and individual investors alike. Our mission is to build the foundational infrastructure for a more efficient, transparent, and inclusive financial system, leveraging the power of Web3 technologies to redefine how value is created and exchanged globally. Through our pioneering work with tokenized securities and yield-generating stablecoin solutions, Ondo Finance is setting new industry standards and expanding the horizons of decentralized finance (DeFi). Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, relentless innovation, and a collaborative spirit. We empower our team members to tackle complex challenges, push the boundaries of what's possible in crypto, and contribute directly to the evolution of a global financial paradigm. At Ondo Finance, you'll work alongside brilliant minds passionate about blockchain's transformative potential, in an environment that fosters growth, ownership, and a shared commitment to excellence. We believe in open communication, data-driven decisions, and a flat organizational structure that enables every voice to be heard and valued. Join Ondo Finance and be a pivotal part of shaping the future of finance. If you're a talented professional eager to make a tangible impact in the blockchain space, contribute to a product that truly matters, and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic Web3 organization, then your journey starts here. We offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge financial instruments, robust decentralized protocols, and contribute to a vision that will democratize access to finance worldwide. Come build with us and leave your mark on the next generation of financial infrastructure.
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To submit your application for this position, please visit Ondo Finance's official website and follow their application process.