Smart Contracts Engineer

Please only apply if you legally authorised to work in the EU/EFTA.

About Us

At Impossible Cloud Network (ICN), we're building the #1 enterprise-grade decentralized open cloud platform for hardware and service providers, as well as developers. Founded by seasoned entrepreneurs who previously built a billion-euro tech company, we're on a mission to revolutionize the cloud industry.

ICN manages and orchestrates connected hardware, acting as the critical network layer to accelerate the transition to an open cloud. By offering a protocol with top-quality DePIN nodes, ICN ensures a decentralized, enterprise-grade alternative to AWS and creates a secure, performant, and cost-effective open cloud trusted by the world's largest companies. 

Join our team of distinguished experts renowned for their success in Web3, alongside some of Europe's most accomplished Web2 entrepreneurs, and be part of transforming the cloud landscape with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise.

About the Opportunity

Collaborating closely with product and tokenomics experts, protocol engineers, and other stakeholders, you'll drive the design and development of secure, efficient, and innovative smart contracts that empower our platform's functionality and enhance user experience.

Your expertise will directly influence the strategic direction of our architecture, supporting our mission to build a robust, scalable ecosystem. 

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with product, tokenomics, and protocol engineering teams to design and develop secure, efficient, and innovative smart contracts that empower the protocol's functionality.
• Create and document robust and scalable smart contract architectures in Solidity for EVM compatible networks, ensuring security and efficiency in both Testnet and Mainnet environments.
• Use static analysis tools regularly to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities.
• Apply performance optimisation techniques identified via static analysis and best practices.
• Provide ongoing support and upgrades for deployed contracts as needed.
• Develop comprehensive automated testing suites to ensure reliability and performance.
• Conduct thorough internal security audits and collaborate with external security partners to safeguard smart contract code.
• Work closely with other teams to facilitate seamless integration of smart contracts within larger application ecosystems.
• Consistently apply best practices in security, efficiency, and compliance to all development and deployment processes.

Qualities for Success

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software development, ideally within fintech, DeFi, crypto/blockchain, or financial services industries.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• In-depth understanding of blockchain architecture, consensus mechanisms, and cryptographic principles.
• Extensive experience working with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and its unique execution model.
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience with Solidity programming language, including secure coding practices and optimisation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of common smart contract vulnerabilities, security best practices, and techniques for mitigating risks in blockchain applications.
• Strong understanding of development principles, including design patterns, testing, version control, and CI/CD.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote-first, cross-functional team environment.