Blockchain Engineer

Role Overview

Keras Labs is seeking a high-performing Blockchain Engineer to design, build, and scale smart contract systems for a hybrid AMM + perpetual trading platform powered by AI agents.

This role also includes building and deploying standard token contracts (ERC20/BEP20) and supporting core on-chain infrastructure in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Core Responsibilities

·         Build and maintain smart contracts (Solidity / Rust)

·         Develop and deploy ERC20 / BEP20 (or equivalent EVM) tokens

·         Implement token logic (minting, burning, access control)

·         Build core protocol modules (liquidity, trading, vaults)

·         Integrate price oracles and on-chain data sources

·         Optimize contracts for gas efficiency and performance

·         Collaborate with frontend, product, and research teams

·         Support testing, audits, and deployment workflows

·         Monitor protocol performance and on-chain activity

Requirements

·         3+ years blockchain / smart contract development experience

·         Strong proficiency in Solidity (EVM) and/or Rust

·         Experience deploying ERC20 / BEP20 or similar token standards

·         Familiarity with smart contract testing (Foundry, Hardhat)

·         Understanding of contract security best practices

·         Strong system design and problem-solving skills

·         Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment

Nice to Have

·         Experience with DeFi protocols (DEX, perps, lending)

·         Understanding of AMM models and perpetual mechanics

·         Experience building trading systems or financial primitives

·         Experience with oracles (Chainlink, Pyth, etc.)

·         Exposure to AI agents or automated trading systems

·         Open-source contributions in Web3 / DeFi