Rust Jobs in Web3

Pond is pioneering blockchain’s foundational models by leveraging graph deep learning to predict on-chain behaviors and accelerate the development of AI-powered, crypto-native applications. Its solutions target key sectors including DeFi, social networks, trading, MEV, and security, utilizing an innovative, decentralized AI development process.

The technical team brings extensive expertise from leading graph AI companies such as WeChat, TigerGraph, and Yuga Labs. With a remarkable track record of over 40 publications in prestigious journals and conferences—such as IEEE, Nature, Harvard Business Review, ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR, and PNAS—the team is at the forefront of cutting-edge AI research and application. Our $7.5M seed round is led by Archetype, with participation from Cyber Fund (Lido founder’s fund, which rarely invests directly, backed Solana pre-seed and Ethereum pre-ICO), Coinbase Ventures, Delphi Digital and Anagram (the fund of Solana’s president and former president of Polychain).

We have a 30+ wide range of angels in DeFi, MEV, social, security, and more including the co-founder of Near, the co-founder of ENS, CTO of Exo Labs, co-founders of Plume Network, COO of Matrixport, the Head of Market Research of Flashbots, the founder of Mamori (MEV), the founder of SEDA, former GP of Variant—Spencer Noon, the founder of Zerion, the founder of Nuffle, the founder of OpenGradient, and others.

For more:
Website: https://cryptopond.xyz/
Decentralized Model Factory: https://cryptopond.xyz/modelFactory/list
Twitter: https://x.com/PondGNN

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Blockchain Smart Contract Engineer to join our innovative blockchain team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in developing and deploying smart contracts and be deeply familiar with blockchain technologies. As a Blockchain Smart Contract Engineer, your main task is to develop, test, and maintain smart contracts on different blockchains according to business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts on blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Base, or Solana.
• Collaborate with the development team to create and implement decentralized applications (DApps).
• Write high-quality, secure, and sustainable code for blockchain applications.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Maintain and optimize existing blockchain applications and smart contracts.
• Work closely with project managers and other stakeholders to define and achieve project goals.
• Stay updated with the latest blockchain technologies and cryptographic methods.
• Contribute to the architecture and design decisions for blockchain systems.
• Ideally based in North America (US or Canada)
• Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in blockchain development.
• Strong proficiency in Solidity and other smart contract languages.
• Experience with blockchain development frameworks and tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Remix).
• Understanding of consensus algorithms and blockchain protocols.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for DApp integration.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with Solidity language, and preferably have some understanding of Rust.
• Familiarity with off-chain storage solutions and integrations (IPFS, The Graph).
• Understanding of Layer 2 scaling solutions (e.g., Optimism, Arbitrum).
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• Prior experience in a fintech environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation – Enjoy a salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise, plus potential for stock options.
• Fully Remote – Flexibility to work from anywhere within North America.
• Innovative & Impactful Work – Join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of decentralized AI.
• World-Class Technical Team – Collaborate with experts from WeChat, TigerGraph, and Yuga Labs, with experience serving over 2 billion users globally.
• Growth & Development – Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge Web3 technologies with continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative & Flat Structure – Work in a dynamic environment with minimal bureaucracy, where your ideas can make a real impact.

To Apply, attach your CV and send it to:

[email protected]