Anichess is a pioneering project incubated by Animoca Brands, blending the strategic depth of chess with the innovative potential of blockchain technology. In partnership with Chess.com, Anichess aims to revolutionize the gaming industry by integrating smart contracts and decentralized elements into a chess-inspired game, creating a unique and engaging experience for players worldwide.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join our dynamic team at Anichess. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in blockchain technology, particularly in developing and deploying smart contracts. As a Senior Smart Contract Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining smart contracts that power the core functionalities of Anichess. You will work closely with our product, design, and development teams to ensure the seamless integration of blockchain technology into our gaming ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on Ethereum and other blockchain platforms.
Collaborate with product and design teams to define and implement smart contract functionalities that enhance the Anichess gaming experience.
Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and auditing of smart contracts to ensure robustness and security.
Optimize smart contract performance and gas efficiency.
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology and smart contract development.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices for smart contract development.
Work closely with blockchain developers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to integrate smart contracts into the overall game architecture.
Contribute to the development of documentation, including technical specifications and user guides.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years focused on blockchain and smart contract development.
Proficiency in Solidity and experience with Ethereum development tools (e.g., Truffle, Hardhat, Remix).
Strong understanding of blockchain concepts, decentralized applications (dApps), and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
Experience with other blockchain platforms (e.g., Binance Smart Chain, Polygon) is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of chess is a plus.

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