Description:

Across is seeking a Jr. Smart Contract Engineer to join the Across protocol team, working remotely.
The role involves designing and building protocol upgrades from idea to deployment.
Responsibilities include implementing smart contracts with a focus on security, simplicity, ease of use, and gas-efficiency.
The engineer will participate in code reviews and mentorship within a collaborative open-source ecosystem.
Writing offchain code to interact with the protocol is also required, ensuring high correctness, efficiency, and anti-fragility.
The position is designed for someone eager to learn and grow, with expectations for rapid skill development in the outlined responsibilities.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 2+ years of experience in engineering at a software organization, which can include internships, demonstrating familiarity with engineering best practices.
A minimum of 1+ years working with blockchain-based projects is required, showcasing a deep passion for blockchain technology and decentralized finance.
Outstanding critical thinking skills, a low ego, high curiosity, and comfort in being wrong are essential.
A strong desire to understand the why and how of software development is necessary.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply existing skills to new technologies and possess a growth mindset.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in written form, are required.

Competitive salaries ranging from $100-200k (USD) along with meaningful token options.
Compensation can be provided in stablecoins or fiat.
The company promotes a culture that values work-life balance, offering vacation time, family care, and training and development opportunities.
The position is fully remote, allowing employees to create their ideal work environment.
At least two team-wide offsites are organized each year to foster team bonding and collaboration.