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Staff Smart Contract Engineer

Avara is looking for a Staff smart contract engineer to innovate and build upon the Aave protocol and GHO stablecoin. You should have a strong passion for web3 technology and a deep understanding of smart contract development. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and deploying smart contracts on Ethereum and other EVM based networks & work closely with the Aave team to develop and maintain the protocol.

About Avara

Avara builds innovative products leveraging blockchain technologies. Avara's suite includes the Aave Protocol, along with the native stablecoin GHO, Lens, an open social network, and Family, a design-first mobile crypto wallet. Avara's vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.

How you can make an impact:

  • Designing, implementing, and testing secure Solidity-based smart contracts and decentralised applications 
  • Participating in the development of protocol-level infrastructure and tools  
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and functionality 
  • Responding to security vulnerabilities, simulating the scenario, and evaluating a strategy and response 
  • Debugging and troubleshooting issues that arise during the development process
  • Reviewing code written by other engineers to ensure it meets the required standards and specifications with a focus on security 
  • Staying up to date with developments in the Ethereum ecosystem and incorporating new technologies as appropriate 
  • Providing technical guidance, support, and mentoring to other engineers as needed. 

Let’s connect if:

  • You are someone who builds, innovates, and ships features with the highest standards of solidity and security 
  • You have experience working with DeFi protocols and a deep understanding of smart contracts and the EVM 
  • You research constantly and keep up with the latest hacks, tooling, and security practises 
  • Are passionate about DeFi and enjoy working in web3 and the bleeding edge of technology.

What we offer

  • Work-life balance
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Regular team events and off-sites
  • Medical coverage and pension
  • Generous paid parental leave
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Work from anywhere
  • Paid co-working space/desk

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