Rust Engineer (Canada)

About Bjak 

Bjak is focused on providing access to affordable and sustainable financial services for people in ASEAN. Headquartered in Malaysia, Bjak is the largest insurance portal in Southeast Asia. Our main portal, Bjak.com, helps millions find the insurance policy with the best value and highest coverage for them. Using technology, our team's core strengths are  in problem solving and navigating the most complex regulations and environments, creating some of the most innovative products in the world. Our investments in technology such as Custom API, blockchain, trading systems and data science is to enable easy access to financial services that were previously inaccessible or difficult to understand.

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Rust Engineer to join our team, working on a cutting-edge stablecoin project. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining blockchain-based solutions that ensure stability, security, and scalability for our stablecoin ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of blockchain and financial technology, contributing to the future of digital currencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to power our stablecoin infrastructure.
• Build and maintain secure, efficient, and scalable blockchain solutions focused on stablecoin functionality.
• Implement and manage smart contracts that ensure the stablecoin's price stability, including algorithms for collateral management and reserve protocols.
• Collaborate with the product, finance, and compliance teams to integrate the stablecoin into financial ecosystems and payment networks.
• Conduct thorough testing and audits of smart contracts to ensure security and compliance.
• Develop tools and APIs to integrate the stablecoin with various decentralized and centralized platforms.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and protocols in the stablecoin and DeFi space.
• Optimize blockchain transaction speeds, minimize gas fees, and improve the user experience.
• Monitor and enhance the security of the stablecoin network, including risk mitigation and incident response.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Extensive experience as a Software Engineer with a strong focus on blockchain technologies.
• Deep expertise in blockchain platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, or Layer 2 solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity or Rust.
• Hands-on experience with Cairo for Starknet, Ton, or similar platforms.
• Proven track record in smart contract development, testing, and deployment, particularly for stablecoin or DeFi projects.
• In-depth knowledge of consensus algorithms, cryptography, and decentralized finance (DeFi) principles.
• Experience with blockchain scaling techniques, including Layer 2 solutions and sidechains.
• Strong understanding of economic models behind stablecoins, including both collateralized and algorithmic designs.
• Familiarity with security best practices in smart contract development and blockchain systems.
• Practical experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or developing stablecoin projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks surrounding digital assets and stablecoins.
• Familiarity with on-chain/off-chain oracles, liquidity pools, and cross-chain solutions.
• Experience with decentralized governance models.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.

Benefits

• Remote working
• You will be working in a fast-growing startup that promotes flexible and open culture
• Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems
• Attractive remuneration and performance incentives
• Strong learning and development plans for your career growth
• Great career development opportunities in a growing company
• International work environment and flat organization