Frontend Engineer - MetaMask

About the Job

Mission:
Our mission is to unlock the collaborative power of communities by making Web3 universally easy to use, access, and build on.

Working with Consensys:
Working with Consensys puts you at the forefront of an evolving paradigm, transforming our society for the better. We fundamentally believe blockchain is the next generation of technology that can lay the foundation for a more just and equitable society. Blockchain tech is just over 10 years old, and Ethereum itself is still a toddler. You’ll work on the tools, infrastructure, and apps that scale these platforms to billions of users. You’ll be constantly exposed to new concepts, ideas, and frameworks from your peers, and as you work on different projects, you’ll be challenged to stay at the top of your game. You’ll join a network of entrepreneurs and technologists that reaches the edge of our ecosystem. Consensys alumni have moved on to become tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and team leads at tech companies.

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About MetaMask

Our Vision:
We’re building for a future where the internet and world economy empower people through interactions based on consent, privacy, and free association. Where both communities and individuals flourish. To accomplish that, we’re working hard to make Web3 accessible for everyone around the world.

What is MetaMask?
MetaMask is both a crypto wallet and a gateway to the decentralized web. Our tools help people create communities, play video games, access financial services, make payments, invest in assets, protect against economic turmoil, and more. Our browser extension and mobile platforms meet the needs of millions of users and developers across the world. Originally a humble key manager, today MetaMask serves over 30 million monthly active users as a decentralized application development platform, an aggregator of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, and a decentralized identity manager.

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What You’ll Do

We are looking for a Software Engineer who's eager to pioneer the next wave of crypto adoption by developing innovative features for MetaMask Ramps and refining our current offerings.

• Responsibilities:
  • Develop new features and enhance existing ones for MetaMask.
  • Work on the tools and infrastructure to scale MetaMask platforms.
  • Collaborate closely with fellow engineers on features related to swapping crypto assets across multiple blockchains.
  • Engage in research to conceive innovative features.
  • Deliver releases of the highest quality.
  • Understand user needs and navigate integration challenges with other MetaMask features.

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Requirements

• Must-Have:

  • 3+ years of experience as a Front-end Software Engineer working on Production applications.
  • Experience with mobile development (React Native).
  • Experience with web development (React).
  • Experience working on agile projects in an Agile environment.
  • Experience working in CI/CD setup.
  • Experience working in a distributed, remote team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Writing good technical documentation.
  • Located in Eastern America or Western EMEA/able to work compatible business hours.

• Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with back-end development (Node/Express/NestJS).
  • Understanding of the Swaps feature of MetaMask or other self-custodial wallets.
  • Understanding of the Ethereum ecosystem.
  • Experience with third-party integration (REST APIs, OpenAPI specifications).
  • General interest in DevOps topics / experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes and deploying cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure).
  • Interest in streamlining and automating recurring processes.
  • Blockchain / smart contract development: Solidity / Ethereum, Web3.js or Ethers.js library.
  • Experience using or working with decentralized applications or Web3 protocols.
  • BSc/MSc in Computer Science or related subject.

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Ideal Candidate

You're well-acquainted with the Ethereum ecosystem and adept at building products across mobile, web, and browser extension platforms. With a keen sense of user experience, you're dedicated to enhancing it at every turn. Don’t meet all the requirements? Don't sweat it. We’re passionate about building a diverse team of humans. If you think you've got what it takes for our chaotic-but-fun, remote-friendly, start-up environment—apply anyway, detailing your relevant transferable skills in your cover letter. While we have a pretty good idea of what we need, we're ready for you to challenge our thinking on who needs to be in this role.

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Why Join Consensys?

• Be part of an exciting and fast-growing industry.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team.
• Opportunity for professional growth and learning.
• Work on innovative projects that challenge your skills and creativity.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for remote work.