Software Engineer
Smart Contract Engineer focused on building verifiable computation systems using Solidity, Rust, and zero‑knowledge proof technologies such as zk‑SNARKs to create secure, auditable blockchain applications.
Enabling Verifiable Computing
The Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. We’re enabling bringing to life a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system.
Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding , co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel and more.
Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.
Job Overview
Nexus is seeking a Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join our core engineering team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying secure and scalable smart contracts that power core functionalities of our innovative decentralized platform. Your expertise in Solidity and blockchain technology will be instrumental in shaping the future of secure and transparent applications within the Nexus ecosystem
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and audit secure and efficient smart contracts using Solidity
Implement best practices for smart contract security, including unit testing, code reviews, and vulnerability assessments
Automate smart contract deployment, testing, and ongoing maintenance
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) concepts, and layer 2 scaling solutions
Posted June 19, 2026