Staff Blockchain Engineer

Full time
Remote
Compensation is not specified
Role
Software Engineer
Description

Company Overview

Ex Populus is a dynamic game development studio led by experts from well-known companies like Pixar, Ubisoft, Activision, and Blizzard. The team is currently working on two highly anticipated games, Final Form and LAMOverse. As pioneers in deploying games on the Xai Blockchain, Ex Populus is setting the stage for other developers to follow suit.

Position Overview

Ex Populus is seeking a qualified Staff Blockchain Engineer to join their team remotely. The role involves contributing to the creation of an autonomous world on Xai, the premier L3 in the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a tech lead or staff software engineer in relevant Blockchain technologies.
  • A minimum of 7 years of industry experience in software engineering.
  • Proficiency in EVM environments and Solidity.
  • Demonstrated history of working on dApps or protocols that have reached production and scalability.
  • Familiarity with cross-chain messaging protocols.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, such as game designers and developers.
  • Dedication to staying current with the latest blockchain advancements.
  • Experience in building upgradable contracts through UUPS, Transparent Proxies, or Diamonds.
  • Fluent in English and capable of working 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to work closely with the Vancouver team (Pacific Timezone) for at least 4 hours per weekday.
  • Experience working with non-standard, custom smart contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of significant business-critical projects.
  • Develop smart contracts within set timelines and quality standards.
  • Audit smart contracts for security and functionality.
  • Oversee the integration of Solidity code across platforms.
  • Manage all phases of blockchain development.
  • Ensure seamless integration of blockchain with existing applications.
  • Translate complex requirements into efficient code.
  • Design, develop, and test blockchain systems.
  • Create effective solutions for critical business challenges.
  • Adapt to changing requirements in an agile development environment.
  • Mentor and support team members to enhance their skills.

Ex Populus was founded by industry veterans with significant accolades, including numerous Oscar, Emmy, and Annie nominations among the team members. The diverse team has background experiences from prestigious companies like Ubisoft, Blizzard, Activision, Love Death & Robots, Pixar, Illumination, and Wargaming. We eagerly anticipate discussing this opportunity with you!

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