Job Description

Across’ purpose: To fulfill crypto’s potential by making blockchains more usable, more accessible, and more efficient.

Across’ Vision: Intents are the standard in cross-chain interoperability.

Who is Risk Labs?

Risk Labs is the foundation and core team behind UMA, along with top-tier products such as oSnap, Oval, and the Across protocol. The Risk Labs team operates as an amazing culture focusing on two core protocols, UMA and Across. UMA and Across are decentralized protocols governed by global community members in DAOs, supported by the Risk Labs Foundation. UMA’s optimistic oracle (OO) can record any verifiable truth or data onto a blockchain. Across leads the future of interoperability with its intents-based architecture.

We’re seeking a Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join the Across protocol team. You’ll work alongside top-tier engineering talent, data-driven product development, and a team motivated to drive impactful change for an exciting interoperable future. You thrive at the intersection of technology, finance, and data.

Responsibilities

• Protocol architecture: Design and build protocol upgrades from conception to deployment.
• Smart contracts: Implement designs with a focus on security, simplicity, ease of use, and gas efficiency.
• Code review and mentorship: Write code in a collaborative open-source ecosystem. Conduct in-depth reviews of others’ contributions, aiding growth in their technical expertise.
• Bots: Develop complementary off-chain code to interact with the protocol, ensuring high correctness, efficiency, and anti-fragility.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-time experience in Software Engineering within software, financial services, or a related organization
• 2+ years of experience with blockchain-based projects, including hackathons and personal projects
• Outstanding critical thinking skills; low ego, high curiosity, and comfort with being wrong
• Passion for great software; a desire to understand the why and how of everything you work on
• Demonstrated ability to apply existing skills to new technologies
• Growth mindset; a desire to learn from and mentor those around you
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly written

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries ranging from $100-200k (USD) & meaningful token options
• Token allocation can grow with your voting rewards as you participate in the growing ecosystem
• Payment in stablecoins or fiat
• Philosophies that show care: Take vacation when you need it, family care, training and development, and more
• 100% remote work, encouraging you to create a conducive work environment
• At least two team-wide offsites a year

Equal Opportunity

Studies indicate women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. Risk Labs is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value taking chances.

Risk Labs does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Our Values

• We value each individual’s right to economic freedom.
• We value openness, honesty, and directness.
• We value integrity.
• We value iterative learning.
• We value taking smart risks.
• We value creating an environment where everyone does their best work.

Why We Love Working at Risk Labs

We align with the ethos of the crypto industry and strive to make a global impact. Success at Risk Labs requires being a self-starter, kind, adaptable, and passionate about making an impact. We build products we believe in and support innovation and growth, both personally and professionally. Our team vibe is happy, healthy, and inspired, motivating us to build what the world needs and loves. We are family and nomad-friendly.

UMA’s optimistic oracle is a decentralized truth machine for Web3. We’ve built a solid foundation and have an exciting roadmap ahead. Across aims to create an interoperable DeFi world with intents-based architecture, evolving from an early bridge to a market leader. We have ambitious dreams and a team excited to bring them to life.

Want to Know More?

Our team blends highly-sought engineers with diverse business backgrounds, showcasing high-quality tech. Our international, fast-growing team attracts world-class talent and supportive investors like Placeholder, Blockchain Capital, Bain Capital, Coinbase, and Dragonfly.

Our team takes the necessary time off and supports each other to be their best selves—we care about your well-being. At Risk Labs, you’ll never get bored as we constantly develop, build, experiment, and evolve. Focus areas may shift, but our commitment to innovation remains steadfast.