Blockchain/EVM Engineer

role overview

Aurora builds an Ethereum-compatible network with increased scaling and lower transactions costs. Your main responsibilities will be to develop new features and provide support on the Aurora engine. Notably, keeping up to date with Ethereum improvements as well as quality improvements on the performance of the engine.

This is a full-time position that can be done remotely anywhere in the world.

requirements

• Exceptional ability to keep things organized during the development of complex projects with a distributed team
• Proficiency in Rust
• Deep understanding of Blockchain technology and Ethereum in particular
• Knowledge of the Ethereum virtual machine
• Experience working in critical infrastructure systems, i.e blockchain
• Self-motivation and ability to fully own tasks
• Fast learner with a natural curiosity
• Clear ability and willingness to hustle and get things done
• Extreme ownership mentality - ability to take extreme ownership and full responsibility of tasks and projects
• Passionate about blockchain technology
• Able to provide valuable feedback and input during meetings
• Professionalism and quality in work ethic
• Staying committed to weekly assignments and being able to follow through

Nice to have:

• Strong understanding of Ethereum smart contracts and best practices
• Experience implementing complex Ethereum contracts in Solidity
• Familiarity with NEAR
• Previous experience in the blockchain industry, particularly around the NEAR, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or Solana ecosystem
• Basic knowledge of Javascript
• Basic knowledge of cryptography

culture & perks

If you are eager to dive into the competing cross-chain ecosystem and would like to work in an energetic environment, surrounded by highly productive and meticulous engineers, we would be happy to see you in Aurora labs!

Our Values

• Execute extreme ownership
• Strive for excellence
• Embrace authenticity
• Promote merit
• Get shit done

about us

Aurora is working in the blockchain industry and helps developers and users to capture the full benefits of the Ethereum network by creating an opportunity to scale the ecosystem.

Aurora Labs builds the Aurora Ecosystem which mainly consists of two components: Rainbow Bridge and Aurora Engine. Rainbow Bridge is a fully trustless and decentralized bridge that interconnects Ethereum and NEAR ecosystems. The Bridge team is responsible for developing the Rainbow Bridge, its related services, and infrastructure that connect Ethereum and NEAR ecosystems together. Aurora Engine is an EVM built on the NEAR Protocol, delivering a turn-key solution for developers to operate their apps on an Ethereum-compatible, high-throughput, scalable and future-safe platform, with low transaction costs for their users.