Job Description

About Us:

Avara builds cutting-edge products through blockchain innovation. Our suite includes the Aave app, harnessing the Aave Protocol and its native stablecoin GHO; Lens, an open social network; and Family, a user-centric mobile crypto wallet. Avara envisions a people-powered internet that benefits everyone.

Our Culture:

Within our enthusiastic and collaborative environment, our team is friendly, inclusive, and passionate about our projects. We value diversity and seek to attract and retain the most talented individuals from a global pool. Wherever you are located, no team member is overlooked and we cherish each opportunity to work and enjoy together.

About the Role:

Avara seeks a Staff Move Engineer to continually innovate and enhance our diverse products and services. A strong affinity for web3 technology, along with expertise in smart contract development and blockchain systems, is essential. You will design, implement, and develop smart contracts in Move, while also engaging with contracts in Solidity and other EVM-based networks. Your role involves closely collaborating with Avara's leadership and technical teams.

How You Can Make an Impact:

• Design, craft, and test secure Move-based code.
• Contribute to developing protocol-level infrastructure and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features and functionalities.
• Address security vulnerabilities by simulating scenarios and formulating strategies and responses.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues encountered during the development process.
• Review peer code for quality assurance, focusing on meeting security standards.
• Stay current with web3 ecosystem developments and adopt new technologies when appropriate.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to fellow engineers as needed.

Let's Connect If:

• You possess extensive experience with Rust and/or Move.
• You have prior experience and understanding of DeFi concepts like tokens, minting, lending/borrowing, financial pools, staking, and related principles.
• Experience in writing smart contracts (EVM and non-EVM chains) and a deep understanding of contract architecture, attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and design patterns are highly valued.
• Prior experience with decentralized financial oracles is advantageous.
• You're a builder and innovator who ships features meeting the highest standards.
• You have expertise in Move and are comfortable with advanced concepts.
• Experience with network and distributed systems programming is a plus.
• You actively research the latest hacks, tooling, and security practices.
• Passionate about DeFi and Social platforms.

Haven’t met all the criteria? Let's not miss out on the opportunity to connect. You might bring other innovative skills to the table!

What We Stand For:

• Craft — Aspire for excellence.
• Accountability — One for all. All for one.
• Integrity — Stay genuine.
• Sisu — Dig deep.
• Community — We’re in it together.

Avara values diversity, viewing each team member as unique with their own identity. Regardless of race, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or even the wallet you use, you are welcome at Avara. Advocating for equal opportunities, we are committed to everyone's potential to inspire change. Proudly cultivating an inclusive work environment, we ensure everyone feels safe and valued for who they are.