Join to apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Research role at Circle . Circle is a financial technology company at the forefront of the emerging internet of money, enabling value to travel globally, nearly instantly, and at lower costs than traditional systems. Our infrastructure, including USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to harness these innovations, transforming payments, commerce, and markets. What You'll Be Part Of Circle values transparency, stability, and growth. We are expanding into key jurisdictions, emphasizing speed, efficiency, and our core values: High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We foster a flexible, diverse environment that encourages new ideas and stakeholder engagement. What You'll Be Responsible For As a Blockchain Research Software Engineer, you will prototype and develop smart contracts, focusing on stablecoins and their role in the digital economy. Your work will include blockchain research, open-source contributions, and driving innovation in decentralized finance infrastructure. What You'll Work On Design and prototype smart contracts for stablecoins and DeFi applications. Research blockchain protocols, consensus mechanisms, and their implications for stablecoins. Collaborate with academic institutions, blockchain foundations, and industry partners. Analyze on-chain data to optimize protocol performance. Publish research findings and present at industry conferences. Stay updated on blockchain, cryptography, and distributed systems advancements, sharing knowledge across teams. Develop security standards and conduct audits for smart contracts. Core Requirements Experience in blockchain smart contract development, especially on Ethereum. Proficiency in Python, Julia, and Solidity. Ability to apply AI tools in programming, with experience in vibe coding. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degrees preferred. Research experience through publications, projects, or grants. Interest in stablecoin design, implementation, or regulation. Strong organizational and communication skills. Preferred Requirements Contributions to AI and machine learning projects related to blockchain or DeFi. Experience at Web3-native firms. Familiarity with Slack, MacOS, GSuite. Knowledge of generative AI models and prompt engineering. What We Offer Innovative environment at the forefront of blockchain and digital assets. Leadership opportunities in research projects. Competitive compensation and professional development support. Circle is committed to creating an inclusive financial future, valuing diversity and equal opportunity. Salary ranges are determined based on experience, skills, and location, and may vary accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr