at Intrepid Ventures

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Smart Contract Engineer (Solidity, CodeChain) who is able to interpret traditional real world contracts and transform them into autonomous software applications.

What you will do

Develop smart contracts from scratch that digitize real world assets and legal terms.
Implement data security and protection.
Develop new applications from the concept inception phase to the testing phase.
Write and implement software solutions that integrate different systems.
Identify and suggest various opportunities to improve efficiency and functionality.
Partner with our team to define architecture and best practices
Write high-caliber code on a daily basis to satisfy product requirements
Document best practices and act as a knowledgeable resource for blockchain engineering problem solving
Work cross functionally to ensure alignment and collaboration
Communicate clearly though commit messages and documentation

Job Requirements

Deep understanding of blockchain and distributed ledger protocols and smart contract scripting languages (e.g. Solidity, CodeChain)
Ability to apply technical theories, principles and techniques into real world applications
Previous work with P2P Networking and distributed systems.
Understanding of various distributed consensus methodologies (Mining, PoS, PoW, Tendermint
Understanding of cryptography, including asymmetric (pub/priv key), symmetric, hash functions, encryption/signatures. ( ECDH, ECDSA, PGP and AES)
Experience building applications using any of the following (or similar) languages: Python, C, C++, C#, Golang, Rust.
Active demonstrable interest in Ethereum, Hyperledger, distributed systems, DHTs and cryptography.
Keep up to date on emerging capabilities in this fast growing area and identify where and how new capabilities can be applied.
Translate requirements from architects and product managers into functional code.
Think through and anticipate how hackers and others may attempt to subvert or mis-use applications
Passionate about technology and applying it to business solutions.
Enthusiasm for working in a space full of unknown unknowns, pivoting as needed, and being comfortable with not knowing the end state
Self-starter-able to work on his own initiative with minimal supervision.
Candidate must be interested in working in a collaborative environment and possess good client interfacing skills, good communication skills and able to work in both a team environment as well as individually.
BS/MS in Computer Science or similar technical subject

Skills

Fast learner. We’re looking for software engineers who thrive on learning new technologies and don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions.
You have advanced knowledge of Blockchain and Distributed ledger technologies and at least one smart Contract scripting language (e.g. Solidity, CodeChain, Python, GoLang) and knowledge of or eagerness to learn: R, MongoDB / SQL
Fearlessness. You think a working proof-of-concept is the best way to make a point.
You strive on proving that speed and quality are not conflicting; that you can achieve both at the same time.
Versatility. In addition to having an intimate knowledge of the whole web stack, you understand how all the pieces fit together (front-end, database, network layer, etc.) and how they impact the performance of your application.
Strong architecture chops. You know how to build highly scalable, robust, and fault-tolerant services
You stay up-to-date with the latest architectural trends across blockchain technologies shaping business innovation globally.
Passion. You feel ownership over everything you ship; you’d never call code “released” until you’re confident it’s correct.
You pride yourself on efficient monitoring, strong documentation, and proper test coverage.
A team player. You believe that you can achieve more on a team — that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. You rely on others’ candid feedback for continuous improvement and work easily on remote and distributed teams
Design and business acumen. You understand requirements beyond the written word, your attention to details leads to a delightful user experience.

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