Remote Crypto Jobs

At Near, we help top talent in Latin America  find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders. 

About the role

This role is to work for our US client on their mission to create a more transparent and accountable world through blockchain.

Our client has team members working worldwide. They leverage agile methodologies to move quickly and stay focused. Communication is vital, and they rely heavily on Slack, Google Workspace, Notion, and GitHub to stay in sync.

You can work from anywhere but be advised that most team meetings occur between 6:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (UTC-8/-7). If you're applying from a location where these hours are outside your usual working hours, we expect you to adapt to meeting times.

Note: this is a remote, contract-to hire position. You would be hired as a contractor for a period of 6 months, with the possibility of being hired as a direct employee if interested and showing good performance.

About the Role

• As a Smart Contract Engineer you won't just be working on “ordinary” applications – you'll be at the helm of pioneering web3 solutions on top of one of the most developer-friendly blockchains in the Cosmos ecosystem. Whether it's in-house projects that push the boundaries of what's possible or collaborative endeavors alongside our ecosystem teams, your contribution will be integral and influential.

• Smart Contract Development using Rust and CosmWasm

• Transform design prototypes into functional web applications while maintaining design integrity and ensuring a seamless user experience

Must have requirements:

• Understanding of web3, decentralized applications (dapps) and blockchain principles (Solidity or other Smart Contract Experience is required)

• Strong written and verbal English communication 

• Strong proficiency in VueJS, Typescript and Tailwind CSS for building frontend applications.

• Solid experience with NodeJS for backend development.

• Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade web2 / web3 applications

• Excellent knowledge of shell scripting (Bash, ZSH)

• Proficient with git and git workflows

Nice to have skills:

• Familiarity with the Cosmos Network ecosystem

• Familiarity or keen interest in Rust and CosmWasm for smart contract development.

• ProtoBuf

• Knowledge of WebAssembly

• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned

• Familiarity with the Cosmos Network ecosystem

• Experience with dApp development

• Open source development

• Experience with continuous integration pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Travis)

What’s in it for you

🪙The opportunity to work for a Web3 company in the exciting and growing crypto industry.

📍 Remote-first company with company off-sites and retreats

🌎 Flexible, dynamic environment within a diverse international team

🧑‍💻 The scope to create and build high-impact work that makes a difference in the Cosmos ecosystem and blockchain industry as a whole

💸 6 month contract to hire. Attractive compensation package with a token allocation after 6 months

✈️ Generous time off to rest, recharge, and be your best