Senior Blockchain Engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 5000000 - Rs 5400000 (ie INR 50-54 LPA)

Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are building the future of open finance and seeking a highly skilled Senior Blockchain Engineer to work at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and global payments. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both on-chain smart contracts and off-chain AI infrastructure, helping create innovative products that can scale worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop on-chain AI agents using Solidity or Rust.
• Build and maintain off-chain infrastructure using tools such as LangChain, HuggingFace, and RL frameworks.
• Work across the backend stack (Go, Node.js, Python) to support scalable global payment systems.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of engineers, researchers, and product managers to deliver impactful solutions.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in blockchain engineering.
• Proven experience with AI agents or prompt-based workflows.
• Strong backend engineering skills with proficiency in multiple programming languages.
• Passion for open systems, programmable finance, and emerging technologies.
• Strong product-oriented mindset with the ability to ship quickly and iterate.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Layer 1/2 networks, DeFi protocols, or crypto payment systems.
• Knowledge of zk-tech, staking mechanisms, or cross-chain bridges.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in DAOs.