DeFi Engineer

mystenlabs· Engineering
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🌍 Remote📍 Canada (Remote)📍 Europe (Remote)📍 USA (Remote)FullTime💰 USD 140K–193K/yr

About this role

Mysten Labs believes that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. This is why at Mysten Labs, we are creating foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies.

We are seeking a self starter with dynamic DeFi experience and markets understanding to play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and implementing native Sui protocols (e.g., DeepBook). You'll not only contribute to our product development but also shepherd the growth of the larger ecosystem, collaborating with the engineering organization. The team focuses on experimentation and iteration speed. Try things, collect data, make conclusions, then steer the ship as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable DeFi protocols.

  • Conduct market research to propose new projects.

  • Build smart contracts, deploy, and setup backend systems to collect data and monitor performance.

  • Active use of AI: we use Claude and other AI tools.

  • Must know what’s the latest on CT. Must know what the latest developments are in the other ecosystems, who’s working on what.

Qualifications:

  • Experience writing smart contracts.

  • Experience with HFT/MM.

  • Understands how markets work, how flows work.

  • Actively engaged in DeFi trading and following DeFi trends/ news.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal history, and other relevant information.

Regarding the recent rash of technology job scams: Be aware that emails from genuine Mysten Labs group recruiters will always come from the @mystenlabs.com domain or related subdomains (e.g., mystenlabs.com/careers). Remember: you can always verify positions on our job boards at www.mystenlabs.com/careers.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Our team is remote first and we are hiring across the world. Here at Mysten Labs, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring the next billion users to web3. We raised a $300M Series B round from top Silicon Valley led venture funds like Jump Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Binance Labs, Redpoint, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital, Standard Crypto, NFX, Slow Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Samsung Next, Lux Capital, among other investment firms and strategic partners. Come join us and build the future of web3!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the DeFi Engineer role at mystenlabs?
The listed salary for this DeFi Engineer position at mystenlabs is USD 140K–193K/yr. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the DeFi Engineer job at mystenlabs remote?
Yes, this DeFi Engineer position at mystenlabs is remote, with team members based in Canada (Remote), Europe (Remote), USA (Remote). You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the DeFi Engineer role at mystenlabs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a DeFi Engineer role in the Engineering department at mystenlabs.
Which team or department does the DeFi Engineer at mystenlabs belong to?
This DeFi Engineer position is part of the Engineering department at mystenlabs. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the DeFi Engineer position at mystenlabs?
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When was the DeFi Engineer job at mystenlabs posted?
This DeFi Engineer position at mystenlabs was posted on Apr 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
DeFi Engineer
mystenlabs · 💰 USD 140K–193K/yr
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