Smart Contract Developer - Institutional DeFi Protocol

Location: Remote - US only (preference for onsite/hybrid in LA)

Compensation: $160K - $180K

We are an on-chain financial infrastructure company backed by leading VCs, committed to upgrading financial markets through 24/7 instant settlement. Our first product is an institutional-grade smart contract protocol that facilitates interoperability and liquidity across tokenized financial assets and stablecoins. We are seeking a Smart Contract Developer to join our core engineering team and build the foundational infrastructure that bridges traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you will design, develop, and deploy highly secure, robust smart contracts for our core protocol. You will architect on-chain logic, optimize gas efficiency, and ensure best-in-class security practices to enable institutional-grade DeFi operations. You will work within a small, senior team, collaborating closely with security auditors, product, and business stakeholders.

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Senior/Lead EVM Engineer - Distributed Ledger Optimization

Location: Remote - US

Compensation: Competitive

We are a fast-growing software company dedicated to supporting and evolving a leading open-source, proof-of-stake distributed ledger platform. Our network is EVM-compatible and specifically engineered to meet the demands of enterprise and Web3 applications that require industry-leading speed, security, and sustainability.

We are looking for a Seasoned Java Engineer with deep blockchain protocol experience to join our Smart Contracts Team. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the evolution and optimization of our EVM implementation. You will work on a "plain Java" codebase (no heavy frameworks) where high performance, low latency, and high throughput are the baseline requirements.

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Senior Software Engineer - Cross-Chain Intent-Driven DEX

Headquarters: Gibraltar

Remote | Full-time

Compensation:  $250k - $280k total comp ($160K - $180K base pay + tokens 2y vesting, 1y cliff + 10% perf bonus)

Our client is a pioneering technology firm developing advanced solutions to enable seamless cross-chain interactions within an automated, intent-driven world. By connecting AI, services, and financial applications, the organization designs intent-driven liquidity layers where smart contracts, AI agents, and blockchain networks synchronize in real-time. With deep expertise in AI, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi), the team is redefining how intelligent agents interact across global networks.

Staff React Native Engineer

Location: New York (Office)

On-site | Full-time

Compensation: Competitive

Our client is the development firm responsible for building and operating the full technology stack behind the world’s leading memecoin launchpad. These systems are engineered for low latency and high throughput, operating under constant load where precision is critical. As a React Native Engineer on the mobile team, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in scaling a high-performance application that brings crypto and SocialFi to a global user base. This role requires working across the stack to craft seamless mobile experiences, shipping code rapidly, and iterating within a high-growth environment.

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Forward Deployed Engineer - Digital Money & Payments Infrastructure

Location: New York (Hybrid)

Compensation: $120K - $160K

We are a lean and mighty team of passionate builders and veteran founders, backed by some of the top investors in fintech and crypto. Our mission is to empower the next generation of money and financial products globally. We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join us in launching cutting-edge projects at the intersection of real-world payments and digital money. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to drive massive change at a small, quickly growing company.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will act as a critical bridge between our technology and our customers' needs. You will be instrumental in launching complex offerings, driving technical strategy, and directly influencing product growth and architecture. This role requires a self-driven leader comfortable with a broad scope that encompasses both technical execution and strategic customer collaboration.

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Backend Software Engineer - Digital Money & Global Payments

Location: Remote - Preference is NYC > North America Remote

Compensation: $140K - $240K

We are a lean and mighty team of passionate builders and veteran founders, backed by top investors in fintech and crypto. Our mission is to empower the next generation of money and financial products globally. We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join us at the cutting edge intersection of real-world payments and digital money, where you will deliver massive impact at a small, quickly growing company.

You will be a critical part of defining our technical and product roadmap, operating within an open and flat structure where you have the freedom to explore ideas and influence the company's vision. You will focus on scaling our infrastructure to handle millions of end-users globally while driving key architectural decisions for our rapidly evolving product.

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Developer Relations Engineer - Parallelized Layer 1 Blockchain

Location: New York (Hybrid)

Compensation: $150K - $225K

Join the development foundation behind the first parallelized Layer 1 blockchain, an organization setting a new standard in performance and scalability by re-writing the most widely adopted execution environment in Web3. Our mission is to empower developers to build innovative applications that benefit from both the performance of Web2 and the decentralization of Web3. You will be the crucial bridge between the core engineering team and the global developer community.

As a Developer Relations Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the developer experience, gathering crucial feedback, and advocating for the needs of our community to foster a vibrant ecosystem around the blockchain.

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Developer Advocate - Climate & Sustainability

Location: Remote - US only

Compensation: Competitive

We are a fast-growing software company committed to supporting a high-performance, open-source, proof-of-stake platform. Our platform is EVM-compatible and built specifically to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, demanding speed, security, and sustainability. We are seeking a Developer Advocate to focus on Climate and Sustainability initiatives in the Americas, acting as the technical bridge to drive the adoption of decentralized solutions for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals.

You will be at the forefront of the platform's latest developments, focusing on how climate-oriented decentralized applications (dApps) can be effectively built using the platform's native services and specialized solutions (e.g., the Guardian platform). Your work will architect and drive the adoption of decentralized tools for sustainability, enabling organizations to meet their ESG objectives.

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Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe

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Robusta Technology Group (RTG) is a key driver of digital transformation by providing a holistic tech ecosystem. RTG works with its local and international partners to help build digital customer experiences, establish engineering hubs and build ventures across multiple industries and domains. In this pursuit, RTG serves as a catalyst for impact and growth through events, spaces and content focused on creating impact and growth across the different interactions.

Octopus is proud to be part of the Robusta Technology Group (RTG), a leading tech consultancy group. With a decade of experience and a successful track record of delivering over 300 projects across Europe, the Middle East, and North America, RTG has established itself as a preferred employer in the Egyptian market. Octopus and Robusta are building a bridge between Europe and Africa, creating tailored hub solutions to connect companies with top talent across the globe.

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