Lead Blockchain Security Developer (Canton, Denmark)

Job summary

This role focuses on developing secure, production-grade DeFi primitives within an advanced distributed ledger ecosystem. You will lead the design and implementation of core smart contract libraries and reference applications, influencing standards adopted by financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Daml, particularly in complex smart contract systems.
• 3+ years in UTXO-based or privacy-preserving blockchain architectures.
• 3+ years in DeFi engineering, including building lending protocols and cross-chain solutions.
• Proven experience in security auditing and vulnerability management.
• Strong understanding of protocol design patterns and interoperability solutions.
• Familiarity with institutional financial systems and compliance.
• Experience with AI-powered developer tools and security workflows.
• Strong English communication skills.
• High autonomy and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of smart contract libraries and DeFi applications.
• Ensure compatibility with evolving protocol standards.
• Coordinate technical roadmaps and delivery with partners.
• Conduct security design reviews and threat modeling.
• Enhance engineering workflows with AI techniques.
• Engage in research on privacy-preserving financial systems.

Skills

• Proficiency in Daml and blockchain architectures.
• Experience with DeFi primitives and security practices.
• Knowledge of AI applications in development and security.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Tools

• Familiarity with AI-powered tools, blockchain development frameworks, and security analysis tools.