Open Source Developer - Golang
About us Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts. Our Open-Source Contract Libraries are a public good that have facilitated the transfer of over $23 trillion and are considered the industry standard for smart contract development. Our professional expertise integrates seamlessly into clients’ development lifecycles, enabling teams to plan, code, audit, deploy, and operate projects more quickly and securely. Please note: Always refer to OpenZeppelin 's official job page for the most accurate information about our open roles, as we have seen multiple third party job sites posting inaccurate information. The Open Source Development Team The Open Source Development team works on open source libraries and tools that are part of the OpenZeppelin product family. Our work on open source is funded by leading L1s and L2s, including EVM and non-EVM platforms, leading protocols, and the Ethereum Foundation. This section of our development department is responsible for widely adopted products, including OpenZeppelin Contracts, Wizard, and Defender, as well as products for leading and emerging developer ecosystems. What you'll be doing As an Open Source Developer , you will be part of a new team working on a new open source library. You will work with the community to define the library roadmap and design, implement, test, and document the smart contract features and supporting components. You will also have the chance to participate and present at community events to share information on OpenZeppelin 's work. You have 3+ years of experience in software engineering. 2+ years of professional Golang programming experience. 1+ years of experience with one or more public blockchains. Experience with AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc). Strong desire to further your education about the blockchain space. A degree or equivalent experience in computer science. Prior experience working remotely: strong personal organizational skills, a love for self-time management, and ability to work collaboratively with a team. Advanced English communication skills — all of our internal and external communication is in English. Nice to have Experience working with smart contracts. Experience contributing to open source projects. Experience presenting at blockchain or open source community events. Knowledge on Non-EVM blockchains. Location All positions at OpenZeppelin are 100% remote, however you shouldbe located between UTC-8 and UTC+3 to be considered for this position. Logistics Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages: Recruiter call (30-45 minutes) Hiring Manager call (45 minutes) Team member interview (1 hour) Leadership call (30 minutes) Paid work test (lasting up to 10 days) Reference checks Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we'll do our best to provide assistance. Benefits Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world Fully remote work Flexible time off Paid parental leave One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD Medical insurance coverage Learning & Development opportunities Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry At OpenZeppelin , we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us! Originally posted on Himalayas