Frontend Engineer
Lisbon
Engineering /
Full-time /
Remote
About Connext
Connext is the protocol for permissionless chain abstraction, focused on L2-L2 communication. It is recognized as the most secure and decentralized protocol on the market. Connext enables any kind of user-facing interaction between blockchains at unprecedentedly low prices and latency, settling via canonical bridges for optimal security. Connext has a 20-person team and was founded by Arjun Bhuptani and Layne Haber in 2018.
Connext does $1BN+ in monthly volume and is powering the expansion of the fastest-growing LRT Renzo ($3BN+ TVL). $6M+ annualized fees, $900M in bridged TVL.
Backed by 1kx, Polychain, Pantera Capital, Consensys, Hashed, Polygon Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Fenbushi and others.
About the Team
The Connext team is remote first and globally distributed, with English as primary language. We are looking for self-starters who are excited about working in a fast paced startup environment. We do not require contributors to live in specific time zones, but much of the team lives and works in the US/European timezones.
We are seeking a talented and self-driven software engineer to join us and lead development of our Connext User Interfaces. The candidate should have a prior understanding of blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps). f you are self-motivated with a passion for Web3 development and decentralized applications, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll be doing:
Own implementation of new user-facing features across our UIs
Integrate with the Connext core SDK and public API endpoints
Translate visual designs into user-centric UI experiences that perform cleanly on both web and mobile
Optimize for maximum speed and scalability in a decentralized environment
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Software Engineers, and stakeholders to deliver compelling user-facing products
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise
Keep up to date with emerging UI trends and technologies in Web3
We are looking for:
Proven experience as a front-end developer
Proficient understanding of React, Typescript, Javascript
UI/UX design experience is a plus
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience with decentralized applications (dApps) and Web3 infrastructure
Self-motivated, proactive, and organized
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to make your mark on a quickly growing and impactful startup!
- Passionate colleagues and a very diverse, dynamic team
- Ability to work anywhere you want
- Competitive salary & ownership
- Off-sites that bring the whole team together semi anually
Connext is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
