Ether.Fi
OpenSmart Contract Engineer
- Location
- Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Employment type
- Contract
- Last seen
- Aug 7, 2026
About the role
ABOUT US: Ether.fi http://Ether.fi is an innovative, rapidly growing crypto-native financial platform on a mission to put users in control of their wealth—making it easy to save, earn, and spend crypto. Positioned as a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) bank, ether.fi http://ether.fi offers a fully integrated, non-custodial suite of products—Stake, Liquid, and Cash—that bridge crypto utility with real-world convenience. As we continue to scale, we’re actively hiring talented, mission-driven individuals who want to shape the future of finance from the ground up. Learn more at ether.fi http://ether.fi. POSITION OVERVIEW: We’re looking for engineers who want to build & ship, run the protocol operations, oversee the onchain activities, and optimize for efficiency. This role is onsite 4 days per week at one of our global offices: NYC, Denver, or the Cayman Islands. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON: - Building and Operating the safest and most efficient Crypto Neobank - Designing and deploying Solidity smart contracts - Building backend systems to automate on-chain operations, secure user flows, and integrate protocol logic. - Engaging in rigorous testing, code reviews, and documentation to uphold high standards of quality and maintainability. - Participating as the security guardian in securing ether.fi's web3 tech stacks/ops. YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF YOU: - Strong programming & design skill in Solidity - Have strong fundamentals in software engineering & enjoys problem solvings. - Care about clean & secure smart contract code, and think deeply about edge cases and failure modes. - Thrive in fast-moving environments where specs are open-ended and the best idea wins. - Have hacked on Blockchain/Smart Contract stuff for fun — maybe you’ve built your own smart contracts, audited protocols, or played around with multiple DeFi protocols, MEV bots, etc. - At least 4 years industry experience BENEFITS: - Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and token allocation grant - Opportunity to work with a Top 5 Ethereum protocol, by TVL - Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization - Health, dental, and vision insurance plans - Collaborative and inclusive work culture - Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space - Global team with opportunity for travel and working out of our 3 offices around the world - 4 weeks work from anywhere - Exciting company events and team-building off-sites
