Being a member of the Digital Assets team, the Rust Smart Contract Engineer will design, develop, and maintain production-grade smart contracts for the Stellar blockchain using the Soroban framework and for Solana. The role suits a candidate with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and smart contract capabilities, along with strong hands-on Rust expertise. You will own smart contract components from design through deployment and ongoing lifecycle management, helping ensure that DTCC’s blockchain solutions are secure, efficient, reliable, and aligned with the requirements of a regulated financial-services environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts in Rust for Stellar using Soroban and for Solana
Own smart contract modules from design through deployment and ongoing lifecycle management
Lead code reviews and contribute to security assessments and audit readiness
Design and enhance testing strategies, deployment pipelines, and reusable contract libraries
Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate smart contracts with platform and backend services
Identify, analyze, and mitigate smart contract security, reliability, and performance risks
Mentor Associate engineers and promote best practices in Rust and smart contract development
Participate in incident response and root-cause analysis for smart contract-related issues
Collaborate with frontend and backend developers to integrate smart contracts with web applications
Stay current with cryptographic and blockchain advancements to help identify and mitigate potential security threats
Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to clarify technical requirements and define system architecture
Share blockchain and smart contract expertise with both technical and nontechnical team members
Stay current with developments across the blockchain ecosystem and adapt solutions as appropriate
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent practical experience
4+ years of professional software engineering experience
2+ years of hands-on Rust development experience
1+ years of experience developing smart contracts or blockchain-based applications
Experience developing Rust smart contracts in a production environment
Strong understanding of blockchain security, distributed systems, and cryptographic principles
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and secure software-delivery practices
Demonstrated experience performing both manual and automated testing in enterprise software environments
Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites
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Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and quality engineering practices
Experience testing REST APIs, web applications, microservices, and distributed systems
Knowledge of defect tracking, test management, and reporting tools
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience testing blockchain, digital-asset, or distributed-ledger platforms, including smart contracts and on-chain/off-chain transaction workflows
Experience with permissioned blockchain networks or AppChains; exposure to Hyperledger Besu or comparable enterprise blockchain technology is strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with modern automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Postman, or comparable technologies
Experience working with CI/CD platforms and automated quality gates
Knowledge of performance, security, and resiliency testing practices
Benefits
Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
Pension / Retirement benefits
Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
We offer top class training and development for you to be an asset in our organization!
Important Details
Work format: flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day unique to each team or employee)
About the Company
DTCC Digital Assets is at the forefront of driving institutional adoption of digital assets technology with a steadfast commitment to innovation anchored in security and stability. As the financial services industry’s trusted technology partner, DTCC prides itself on empowering a globally interconnected and efficient ecosystem. Its mission is to provide secure and compliant infrastructure for digital assets, enabling financial institutions to unlock the full potential of blockchain technology.
