Senior Software Engineer, Research in San Francisco, California, United States of America | Engineering at Circle
Circle Internet Financial
Job Description
Job Overview
Circle is a financial technology company that focuses on the emerging internet of money. As a Senior Software Engineer in Research, you will be part of a team that emphasizes stability and visibility while working on blockchain research, smart contracts, and decentralized financial infrastructure. The role involves prototyping smart contracts for stablecoins and collaborating with various stakeholders to drive innovation in the digital economy.
Technical Requirements
- • Blockchain smart contract development
- • Programming in Python
- • Proficiency in Ethereum
- • Strong organizational and communication skills
- • Contributions to AI and machine learning projects
- • Experience at Web3-native firms
- • Familiarity with generative AI models
Proven experience in blockchain and smart contract development, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Responsibilities
- • Design and prototype smart contracts for stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) use cases.
- • Conduct in-depth research on blockchain protocols and consensus mechanisms.
- • Collaborate on projects with academic institutions and industry partners.
- • Analyze on-chain data to optimize protocol performance.
- • Contribute to publications in blockchain research journals.
- • Develop security standard methodologies for smart contracts.
Benefits & Perks
- • Collaborative environment at the forefront of blockchain innovation.
- • Opportunities for professional development.
- • Competitive compensation and benefits.
Additional Information
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Type
- Full-time
- Compensation
- $147,500 - $195,000
About Circle Internet Financial
Circle is building a new internet financial system, making money movement around the world as seamless as sending an email. Powered by USDC and EURC, and trusted by leading financial institutions since 2013, our platform connects traditional finance and digital assets to create a secure, always-on digital economy.