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Developer Experience Engineer - Account Abstraction & Interop

$70K–$120K/year

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Developer Experience Engineer to join the Ethereum Foundation's Account Abstraction & Interop team. In this fully remote role, you will enhance the developer experience (DX) for ERC-4337 and the Ethereum Interoperability Layer (EIL). This position allows you to work on innovative tools that will empower developers to build, test, and integrate with these cutting-edge protocols.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and maintain plugins for Foundry, Hardhat, viem, and ethers.js to support ERC-4337.
  • Create local test environments for UserOperation (UserOp) building, encoding/decoding, and error decoding.
  • Design and implement a gas estimation toolkit for per-account and per-paymaster validation gas analysis.
  • Support new integrations with external projects, protocols, and developer frameworks.
  • Design and maintain a multichain testing framework and documentation for the EIL interop protocol.
  • Document your work and collaborate with researchers, protocol developers, and ecosystem partners.

Requirements

  • Strong experience in Ethereum development tooling (Foundry, Hardhat, viem, ethers.js, or similar).
  • Solid knowledge of smart contract development (Solidity, contract deployment, testing, debugging).
  • Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript, and Solidity; familiarity with Rust, Go, Node.js, React, Angular, Swift/Kotlin is a plus.
  • Understanding of ERC-4337 and account abstraction concepts.
  • Experience with cross-chain or multichain development.
  • Past contributions to open source Ethereum projects are highly valued.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a distributed, asynchronous team.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to keep learning.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $70,000 to $120,000 per year.
  • Fully remote work with flexible hours.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the Ethereum ecosystem.
  • Encouragement for occasional travel to Ethereum events.
  • A collaborative and innovative team environment.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Developer Experience Engineer role at the Ethereum Foundation offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative tools for Ethereum protocols while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a competitive salary.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in Ethereum smart contract development using Solidity and familiar with Ethereum protocols, especially ERC-4337, to effectively enhance developer tools and user experience.

Strong experience in TypeScript and JavaScript, with a solid understanding of frameworks like React and Angular to build seamless front-end interfaces for developer tools in a remote work environment.

Adaptable mindset with a passion for open-source contributions and a proactive approach to problem-solving, essential for navigating the evolving landscape of blockchain technology and interoperability.

Learning Resources

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Career Path

Developer Experience Engineer - Account Abstraction & Interop(Now)Senior Developer Experience Engineer(1-2 years)Lead Developer Experience Engineer or Technical Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.5B
Annual Growth
20.3%
AI Adoption in Blockchain
35%
Investment in Ethereum Projects
+150%
Labour Demand for Ethereum Developers
+45%
Avg Salary for Developer Experience Engineers
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
EthereumSolidityTypeScript
Growing in Demand
Web3 DevelopmentSmart Contract AuditingDecentralized Finance (DeFi) Protocols
Declining
jQueryAngularJS 1.x

Domain Trends

Rise of Account Abstraction
Account abstraction is gaining traction, with 60% of Ethereum developers reporting interest in implementing it for improved user experience.
Interoperability Solutions Growth
Interoperability between blockchains is critical, with 70% of projects prioritizing cross-chain compatibility in 2024.
Increased Focus on Security in Smart Contracts
With security breaches on the rise, 80% of developers are investing in security best practices and tools for smart contract development.

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