Senior EVM Engineer

At Magic Eden, we’re breaking down barriers to make Web3 what it should be — intuitive, accessible and of course, magical. As the #1 Bitcoin dApp and the #1 NFT marketplace, we’re leading the charge to redefine the onchain experience. Backed by top-tier investors like Sequoia, Paradigm, Electric Capital and Lightspeed Ventures, we’re building a future where trading is seamless, tokenomics are meaningful ($ME coming soon) and Magic Eden becomes the best and biggest DEX in Web3. Join our global team of passionate, scrappy and wildly talented people to help shape the next era of Web3 with us.

We’re looking for an experienced EVM Protocol Engineer with a deep passion for revolutionizing digital ownership. The core of the work revolves around EVM, off-chain and multi-chain interaction, scaling, encryption, APIs, and usability.  As part of our team, you’ll have the unique opportunity to leverage your hands-on expertise to help set the tone and essential guidelines for our ecosystem.

What a typical day may look like:

• Research, design and implementation of existing and new EVM products

• Contribute to Solidity development for Magic Eden’s Wallet

• Contribute to blockchain indexing systems with a focus on high performance and throughput

• Work closely with company’s founders, designers, engineers and security auditors to ensure the systems are of high quality and delivered to the market in a timely manner.

What you bring:

• 6 years experience, at least 2 of those years with Ethereum and EVM-based blockchains, smart-contract development with Solidity, Foundry, Web3.js / Ethers.js frameworks JavaScript/TypeScript.

• Experience with Ethereum Development Suites (e.g. Foundry, Truffle, Ganache, Hardhat, Tenderly)

• Experience in writing secure, efficient, and gas-optimized smart contracts for decentralized applications (DApps) on the Ethereum blockchain and other EVM-compatible networks.

• Experienced with various technologies, self-motivated, a fast learner, and have a "get things done" mentality

• Familiarity with open-source contribution practices and a proven track record of contributing to open-source Solidity projects.

• Humble to embrace better ideas from others, eager to make things better, open to challenges and possibilities

Open Source Contribution and Presence:

We highly value candidates with a strong commitment to open source, as it reflects their passion for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and advancing the Solidity and Ethereum ecosystems. An active and engaging open-source presence not only demonstrates your technical prowess but also your ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, and contribute to the broader developer community.

• Maintain an active and engaging presence on GitHub or other open-source platforms, showcasing your contributions, collaborations, and thought leadership within the Solidity and Ethereum communities.

• Consistently contribute to popular open-source Solidity projects, libraries, and tools, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to the ecosystem.

• Actively participate in discussions, propose improvements, and provide insightful feedback on issues, pull requests, and project roadmaps.

• Lead or participate in the development of open-source Solidity tools, frameworks, or libraries that address common challenges or improve developer productivity.

• Engage in knowledge sharing by writing technical blog posts, creating tutorials, or giving presentations at meetups, conferences, or online forums, further solidifying your reputation as a subject matter expert.

• Mentor and support junior developers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment within the open-source community.

Pay & Benefits:

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment

• Competitive compensation and equity options

• Flexible PTO

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision plans

• Wellness and work from home allowance

• Remote-first company

• 401k plan (in the US)

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.  The base salary range for this role is $180,000-$250,000. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Magic Eden’s equity plan. Final offer amount will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of experience and expertise, location and other business considerations.