Smart Contract Engineer at Optimism

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Solidity-based tools and smart contract frameworks to optimize developer workflows and improve code quality across the OP Stack ecosystem.
• Act as the primary technical authority for smart contract development, designing and implementing robust, secure, and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of developers.
• Collaborate with OP Labs Protocol, DevRel, and Ecosystem Engineering teams to align tooling initiatives with product roadmap priorities and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
• Identify pain points in current development processes and proactively design tools that address these challenges, enhancing the overall developer experience.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous learning within the team.
• Conduct regular audits of existing smart contract codebases to ensure compliance with security standards and optimize performance for production environments.
• Develop documentation and onboarding materials to help developers understand and effectively use the tools you create, reducing onboarding time and increasing adoption rates.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, Solidity language features, and developer tooling trends to continuously improve the tooling stack.

Job Requirements

• Proven expertise in Solidity development with a strong track record of building and deploying production-grade smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchain platforms.
• Deep understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized application (dApp) development principles.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to deliver complex software solutions, with a focus on developer tooling and infrastructure projects.
• Strong proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices, including code reviews and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver scalable, maintainable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional needs.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Ethereum development frameworks such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Foundry, and experience with smart contract testing and debugging tools.
• Preferred: Background in open-source development or contributions to blockchain-related projects, with a demonstrated ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
• Preferred: Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges in development workflows.
• Preferred: Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools to ensure tooling solutions are deployable and maintainable at scale.