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Avantgarde Finance is the developer and maintainer of the Enzyme Protocol (formerly known as Melon). Our vision is to empower asset managers and their investors with cutting edge technologies to automate asset management protocol. Our mission is to automate administrative and operational process for our users so that they can spend their time doing what they do best and manage investments instead of being bogged down with administration. In joining us you'll take part in transforming crucial infrastructure which underpins a $100 trillion dollar asset management industry.

As a team, we're passionate about open-source software, empowering the long tail and decentralised technology's potential to act as an establisher of trust between market participants. We are a highly energetic, hard working and enthusiastic team proud to be working on one of the earliest DeFi protocols in the space (founded in 2016).

The role

We are looking for a senior smart contract/blockchain engineer. The work will vary from new feature development, smart contract level integration with other DeFi protocols and upgrading the protocol repository. You will also be involved in more research-oriented topics, such as interoperability, privacy and more.

You will be expected to work remotely, in a team setting, and in alignment with the company's goals and strategy. You may from time to time work on other parts of the stack, depending on your profile, interests, or needs of the company.

It is important that you are highly communicative, like to discuss code, conduct research and share (discuss) tools and design patterns. You should also be happy/comfortable working independently but also asking questions, challenging the status quo, checking in regularly, sharing ideas for implementations and have a general excitement about the DeFi space and programming.

Technical skills

• Deep understanding of smart contracts and the EVM
• Deep understanding of Solidity
• Experience developing complex systems of smart contracts
• 10 years software development experience
• 1-3 years of experience in Solidity

Soft skills

• Strong communication skills
• Strong team player
• Enthusiastic
• Problem solver

Nice to have

• Familiarity with or previous exposure to other DeFi protocols
• Familiarity with upgradability in smart contracts
• Other programming experience, especially on open source projects
• Familiarity with asset management (front end or back, middle office processes)

• Salary according to experience
• Equity compensation possible for entrepreneurial spirits
• Remote working
• Learn from a talented engineering team
• Be part of a reputable DeFi initiative with significant potential
• Opportunity to meet up with the team at regular off-sites (travel restrictions permitting)