Defi Jobs in California, United States

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Job Position Company Posted Location Salary Tags

Swoon

San Francisco, CA, United States

$134k - $144k

Kforce Inc

Mountain View, CA, United States

$89k - $121k

Intime Infotech Inc

Irvine, CA, United States

$91k - $96k

Nexus

San Francisco, CA, United States

$87k - $150k

Amicus

San Francisco, CA, United States

$200k - $275k

Agoric

San Francisco, CA, United States

$124k - $144k

D3

Los Angeles, CA, United States

$84k - $90k

D3

Los Angeles, CA, United States

$63k - $74k

Paystand

Santa Cruz, CA, United States

$84k - $100k

0x

San Francisco, CA, United States

$150k - $200k

visa

United States

$108k - $115k

D3

Los Angeles, CA, United States

$76k - $110k

D3

Los Angeles, CA, United States

$84k - $112k

D3

Los Angeles, CA, United States

$32k - $81k

TokenMinds

United States

$76k - $110k

Swoon
$134k - $144k
San Francisco Bay Area US
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Lead Blockchain Engineer (Web3/Decentralized Identity) - Start Up

Onsite - Bay Area OR Irvine, CA

3-months contract to hire

$70-$75/hr (Equity included)


We are seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Blockchain Engineer to drive the development of a next-generation decentralized ecosystem that integrates identity, payments, and real-world utility. This role is for a highly experienced engineer who is passionate about creating secure, scalable, and human-centric Web3 infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain Layer 1 blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and distributed systems that power our core digital ecosystem.
  • Develop tokenized payment systems and identity verification flows, ensuring maximum security, usability, and data privacy.
  • Implement and audit smart contracts for token utility, governance, and transactional logic across various business sectors.
  • Integrate advanced identity verification methods and payment processing into decentralized applications.
  • Ensure the security, scalability, and efficiency of all blockchain systems through rigorous testing, code audits, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and QA teams to align blockchain development with the overall company roadmap and evolving user needs.
  • Mentor junior engineers, contribute to engineering best practices, and help establish high standards for decentralized development.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends in Web3, DeFi, Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and decentralized identity to guide future innovation and strategy.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of hands-on blockchain development experience across protocols, dApps, Layer 1/Layer 2, or DeFi/Web3 projects.
  • Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Java and Solidity.
  • Deep Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of smart contract security, advanced cryptography, and distributed system design.
  • Platform Experience: Experience working with Ethereum, Solana, or other major blockchain platforms.
  • Track Record: Proven ability to deliver high-quality, production-grade blockchain systems.
  • Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. (We do not sponsor work visas at this time.)