Blockchain Engineer

Location : Hyderabad

Experience : 2+ years

Type : Full-time

Role Overview

As a Blockchain Backend Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining backend services that interact with multiple blockchains (Solana + EVMs). You’ll work with Python / FastAPI for APIs, Rust / Node for blockchain logic, and AWS for deployment and scaling.

What You’ll Do

Build and maintain backend services using Python + FastAPI.

Write blockchain-specific modules in Rust (Solana) and Node / Python (EVM).

Develop and integrate smart contracts across Solana and EVM chains.

Work with Web3 libraries (ethers.js, web3.py, anchor, etc.) to handle chain interactions.

Architect scalable services deployed on AWS.

Collaborate with the product team to design APIs for frontend and mobile apps.

Optimize performance, reliability, and cost efficiency of infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

Strong backend engineering experience with Python (FastAPI preferred).

Solid understanding of Solana (Rust / Anchor) and EVM (Solidity / Node / Web3) ecosystems.

Experience writing and deploying smart contracts.

Proficiency with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, etc.) and backend infra management.

Familiarity with event-driven architecture and WebSocket / real-time APIs.

Problem-solving mindset, capable of working independently in a fast-paced startup.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of security best practices for blockchain systems.

Previous experience in identity, wallets, or proof-of-personhood solutions.

Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.

Perks

Work directly with the founding team building Mercle.

Solve real technical challenges at scale.

Be part of a project shaping the future of AI internet.