**Application Link:**
<https://boards.greenhouse.io/trustmachines/jobs/4983065004>
The mission of Trust Machines is to grow the Bitcoin economy. We’ve recently
raised $150M to realize this vision, build Bitcoin apps, and the open-source
technologies required to unleash the true potential of Bitcoin for DeFi and
Decentralized Applications.
**About the Opportunity**
Trust Machines is incubating a DeFi Lending app, and we’re looking for a Lead
Engineer to join our remote-first team as the first dedicated Lending
engineer. The Lending app is building the bleeding edge of Bitcoin DeFi, using
novel smart contracting functionality on Bitcoin to deliver a 10x improvement
on existing DeFi lending. This role will be critical in determining vision and
direction, advising on and implementing technical design, and working with the
team to develop a robust and long-term product. The ideal candidate has start-
up experience, is passionate about building amazing consumer apps, and is
hungry to build the next big Web3 app.
**Here’s what you’ll do:**
Collaborate with our core engineering team to architect a secure,
decentralized, and highly-functional web3 lending app
Transition codebase from external engineering team, bringing development in-
house and setting up operational processes for our new internal team
Partner with GM to build a team of dedicated engineers for Lending, while also
collaborating with the broader Trust Machines engineering team
Help define the vision and direction for Lending and DeFi at Trust Machines
Own Lending product development, from ideation and design through deployment
and operation
Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications on
various blockchain platforms, writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Collaborate cross-functionally with various TM teams including core
engineering, product design, UX, and business development
**What we 're looking for:**
A passion for Bitcoin, DeFi, and crypto
Self-motivation and self-management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on discovering
solutions instead of identifying roadblocks
Hands-on experience with smart contract blockchains platforms like Ethereum
(EVM), Cosmos, Solana, Stacks, or WebAssembly virtual machines
Fluency in Solidity or another smart contract language
Proven experience as a Blockchain Developer or similar role, with a strong
understanding of blockchain concepts, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic
principles
Familiarity with smart contract development tools and frameworks (e.g.,
Truffle, Remix, Web3.js)
5+ years of work experience in software development, ideally including work in
a consumer-facing fintech startup or defi protocol
**Nice to haves:**
Fluency in Rust
Experience in the end-to-end full-stack development and/or launch of a Web3
DeFi protocol
Experience at a startup as an early engineer, even better if you’ve tried to
launch your own
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related field
Familiarity with scripting languages for handling and analyzing large datasets
(ex: Python using using libraries like Pandas and NumPy)
**What we’ll offer:**
Remote-first work environment (with home office subsidy)
Competitive NYC based Salary (regardless of location, benchmarked annually)
$150,000 - $215,000
Equity in Trust Machines
Open Vacation Policy, take the days you need
Health Benefits
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
Your choice of technical setup and equipment
Awesome coworkers and a fun, collaborative environment
_Please note that benefits vary by country, the ones shown above are for our
full time U.S. based employees. Benefit information for non-US based positions
will be provided to individuals who interview for those roles._
**About Us:**
Trust Machines is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and deeply cares
about building a diverse team. Trust Machines is committed to building an
inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status,
age, or any other status protected by law.
