Your mission
At 1inch, our engineering needs evolve rapidly. We are constantly seeking exceptional smart contract engineers to join our mission.
We look for engineers with a high-agency, "Get Stuff Done" mindset and an unrelenting passion for decentralised innovation. We also embrace AI as a force multiplier for engineering, and value developers who thoughtfully leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate development, improve code quality, and solve complex technical challenges
As part of our engineering ecosystem, you will contribute to designing, developing, and optimising the smart contracts and underlying infrastructure powering 1inch.
We value sophisticated problem-solvers who can navigate the lightning-fast shifts of the crypto landscape while executing securely at scale.
Working alongside our product leads and world-class engineers, your commitment to open-source excellence will keep 1inch at the absolute cutting edge of DeFi.
What you’ll do
Design and optimise blockchain architectures with a strong focus on scalability, security, and performance
Develop, integrate, and maintain smart contracts across decentralised protocols and infrastructure components
Conduct technical research and build proof-of-concepts for new DeFi and blockchain innovations
Design and improve cross-chain interoperability solutions, including bridging and atomic swap mechanisms
Optimise smart contract execution efficiency with a focus on gas consumption and low-latency performance
Collaborate with internal and external security auditors to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protocol security
Lead code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices, CI/CD workflows, and development standards
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers while contributing to a collaborative engineering culture
Who you are
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on blockchain development
Deep expertise in Ethereum and EVM ecosystems, including Solidity, Yul, and decentralised application architecture
Strong experience building and deploying smart contracts in production environments
Hands-on experience with Layer 2 scaling solutions and cross-chain infrastructure
Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and lead complex technical initiatives from design to deployment
Strong understanding of smart contract security principles, auditing processes, and vulnerability mitigation
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth engineering environments
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
Nice to haves
Experience contributing to open-source blockchain or DeFi projects
Familiarity with zero-knowledge technologies and rollup architectures
Experience building high-performance distributed systems or low-latency infrastructure
Understanding of DeFi protocols, liquidity aggregation, or on-chain trading systems
Knowledge of Web3 developer tooling and blockchain infrastructure automation
