Blockchain Software Engineer
Location
Barcelona | Spain
Job description
The cybersecurity-blockchain area of the i2CAT Foundation is currently seeking an expert in blockchain for its research and innovation in Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) - Blockchain.
The position will focus on working within the blockchain research team to carry out research tasks in the field of smart contract production with the aim of creating secure applications that enable the connection and use of solutions based on Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), managing and controlling payment systems, as well as valorizing and monetizing new economic models based on dynamic NFTs, open data, game theory, and new economies.
The candidate will:
- Contribute to developing new tools and solutions that allow the integration of the inherent functionalities and capabilities of blockchain technology to improve solutions in other technologies such as 5G & 6G networks, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IoT, DataSpaces, among others, as well as their application to common goods applications.
- Collaborate and participate with the innovation team in the blockchain area to create synergies for applying the research results in areas such as the management and control of digital identity: Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) with protocols like those established by PolygonID, as well as those based on Verifiable Credentials, the application of Zero Knowledge technology as a mechanism to ensure privacy, and contribute to developing WEB 3.0 solutions.
Who we are:
The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.
The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
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What will you enjoy?
- Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We only ask for one day in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.
- This is a full-time vacancy.
- We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance.
- Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August.
- Fix + variable salary based on objectives.
- You decide wether you preferr to receive your salary in 12 or 14 payments.
- Optional benefits: Configure your salary according to your needs. We offer you the option of restaurant vouchers, public transport vouchers, nursery services, and medical insurance.
- Annual leave of 27 working days.
- We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle
- Free coffee and tea.
- If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.
- You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
- Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person).
- You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support.
- We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.
Where will you do it?
At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office one day per week to stay connected with your team and to engage with other colleagues
If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.
Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
i2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage female candidates to apply.
I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.
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Minimum requirements:
- More than 1 year of professional experience in software development.
- Experience working on open-source projects, blockchain, cryptography, smart contracts, decentralized systems, or any technology related to the web3 ecosystem.
- Demonstrable experience in the following areas is required:
- Programming language: JavaScript.
- Ethereum integration (primarily Web3.js/Ethers.js).
- Smart Contracts programming language: Solidity.
- Application development with React Native.
- Frontend development with React.
- Backend development with Node.js.
- Knowledge of React libraries and React Native framework.
- zk-SNARK integrations (circom).
- Cryptography knowledge at the engineer level.
- Experience in developing web applications/services and APIs.
- Experience working in Agile environments and tools (e.g., Jira, Github).
- Knowledge in the implementation of existing DAOs.
- Secure software development.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge in SSI (Self-Sovereign Identity).
- Basic understanding and applications of Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology
- Rust programming language
- Python programming language
- Understanding of Polkadot blockchain and substrate
- Development of cross-platform applications using Flutter framework and Dart programming language.
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de 30000 a 39000 €/año
