🔗 Senior EVM & Web3 Engineer - Enterprise Distributed Ledger

Location: Remote - US - Open to Europe if happy to overlap with EST

Compensation: Competitive

We are a fast-growing software company dedicated to supporting and servicing an open source, proof-of-stake platform that is EVM-compatible. This network is specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, prioritizing speed, security, and stability. We are seeking a seasoned Smart Contract Engineer to join our team, focusing on developing both the core Java services and the Web3 APIs (JS/TS) that process transactions across our network.

You will be a high-impact, hands-on programmer, spending approximately 80% of your time designing, coding, and testing. Your primary focus will be enhancing EVM compatibility and improving the developer experience (DevEx) for users migrating from other EVM chains. This includes both low-level transaction processing in Java and high-level API development for public consumption.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Tools & SDKs

Location: Remote - US & Americas

Compensation: $ Competitive

We are a fast-growing software company dedicated to supporting and developing an EVM-compatible, open-source, proof-of-stake platform. This public network is engineered for enterprise and Web3 applications, prioritizing speed, security, stability, and sustainability, and is governed by industry-leading organizations. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to lead the development of world-class developer tools and SDKs.

You will take the lead on crafting seamless developer experiences, owning the design, build, and maintenance of our open-source SDKs and related tooling. This role requires technical leadership, hands-on coding across multiple languages, and a strong focus on developer empathy. You will work cross-functionally to ensure our tools are intuitive, robust, and aligned with real-world developer needs.

What You'll Be Doing:

Senior Full Stack Engineer - On-Chain Economic Security

Location: Remote - Preference for NYC - Or Remote USA or Tel Aviv (classed as Europe) to work EST hours

Compensation: $144K - $164K

We are the first automated, on-chain economic security system, enabling crypto protocols to optimize risk management and capital efficiency while safeguarding user funds. Our platform uses world-class custom EVM simulations to analyze protocol mechanics and is trusted by leading DeFi platforms to secure billions of dollars in assets. We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Senior Full Stack Engineer to build data-driven dashboards and tools that support our critical risk analysis.

You will take full end-to-end ownership of projects, translating high-level goals into technical strategy and execution. This role involves deep collaboration with our research and protocol teams to deliver high-quality frontend and backend components. You will be instrumental in visualizing protocol risk insights via intuitive, data-rich interfaces and evolving our core Alert Portal.

Key Responsibilities:

Senior Backend Engineer - Decentralized Perpetual Exchange

Location: Remote - US or EU if willing to overlap 6+ hours with ET

Compensation: $180K - $300K

We are the largest decentralized perpetual exchange on a leading Ethereum Layer 2 solution, processing over $20 billion in cumulative trading volume. Our mission is to bring global markets on-chain, enabling leveraged trading of real-world assets (commodities, forex, indices, stocks) alongside crypto, all with full self-custody. Backed by top-tier investors, we are a small team scaling critical infrastructure handling billions in volume and are seeking an exceptional Senior Backend Engineer who deeply understands crypto infrastructure.

You will build and scale the high-reliability systems that power our exchange, directly impacting billions in trading volume. This role requires navigating the entire stack, from reading blockchain state and decoding oracle message signatures to building high-performance APIs and data pipelines. You will be comfortable working close to the protocol layer while owning critical infrastructure that processes thousands of trades daily.

Key Responsibilities:

Principal Engineer (Remote Outside US) - Real-World Asset Minter Infrastructure

Location: Remote - Europe or on the East Coast for South America/Canada (No US)

Compensation: $200K - $225K

We are building a critical piece of infrastructure that is the first live Minter on a major protocol. Our system transforms real-world collateral, such as U.S. Treasuries, into on-chain monetary building blocks ($M). This programmable, composable foundation allows builders to create their own application-specific digital dollars. We are seeking a Principal Engineer to take full-stack ownership of the systems that power this creation and distribution.

This role begins as a high-impact Senior Individual Contributor position with broad autonomy to define architecture and set engineering practices, designed to grow into a technical leadership role. You will work directly with leadership to execute a clear, productized system vision. Your focus will be on building the institutional-grade infrastructure that enables automated minting, multi-chain liquidity, and key integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Job Overview

Do you love building scalable backend systems that power real-world products?
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Ahoy and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.

What you’ll do:
🔹 Build and maintain production-ready backend services
🔹 Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance
🔹 Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)
🔹 Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams
🔹 Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture

What we’re looking for:
✅ 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
✅ Strong experience with AWS and microservices
✅ Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs
✅ Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code
✅ Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus

Come join us and help shape the future of tech at Ahoy 🚀

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services.
• Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end.
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage.
• Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team.
• Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript.
• Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation).
• Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures.
• Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.

About Octopus by RTG
Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring a Sr. Backend Developer for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Main Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Contribute to architecture design ensuring modularity, maintainability, and high performance.
• Build and manage microservices-based architectures.

API & Integration

About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Main Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

• Lead the development of high-performance, scalable web applications.
• Design and build reusable, modular, and high-quality React components.
• Architect and manage complex state management using Redux, Context API, Recoil, etc.
• Implement and manage API integrations (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and performance (e.g., lazy loading, client-side rendering).
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

Collaboration & Leadership