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Associate Director Blockchain Engineering

Title:  Associate Director Blockchain Engineering (Senior Solidity Engineer – Quantitative Finance)
Compensation:  $140,000–$160,000/year (depending on experience level)
Type:  Full Time
Industry:  Financial Services
Location:  Hybrid, 3 days a week in office, Tampa or Jersey City

Summary:
Yoh has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Solidity Engineer with a strong background in Quantitative Finance to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in smart contract development and a solid understanding of complex financial instruments such as derivatives, swaps, and collateralized lending. This role is ideal for someone passionate about applying decentralized technologies to institutional-grade financial systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy smart contracts for advanced financial applications.
• Model and implement complex financial processes including derivatives, lending, and collateral management.
• Collaborate with frontend and backend teams to integrate smart contracts into web-based platforms.
• Develop cross-chain interoperability and support smart contract deployment across multiple Layer 1 blockchains.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure quality, security, and performance.
• Maintain and enhance existing smart contracts to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay current with blockchain advancements and proactively address potential security threats.
• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and system architecture.
• Provide blockchain expertise to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in live smart contract environments.
• Continuously monitor developments in the blockchain ecosystem and adapt solutions accordingly.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related STEM field.
• 7+ years of software development experience, with a focus on Solidity and smart contract engineering.
• Prior experience in both Quantitative Finance and blockchain development is essential.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments and systems, particularly in trading, lending, and derivatives.
• Deep knowledge of blockchain security practices and common vulnerabilities.
• Proficiency with development tools such as Hardhat and Foundry.
• Experience using Solidity security testing tools like Slither and Mythril.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Ability to write comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and software development best practices.
• Experience in DeFi infrastructure, including risk management and compliance, is a plus.
• Advanced degree in a relevant STEM discipline is preferred.

Estimated Min Rate: $112000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $160000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.