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ZORAZO

Sr. Protocol Engineer, Product

Zora is an onchain social network and protocol that allows users, creators, and brands to monetize digital content and engagement using blockchain technology and NFTs.

ZORA

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 200k-300k USD

United States only

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About Us:

Zora is a new kind of on-chain social network where you can express yourself freely, connect with others, and discover the value of your imagination. We believe that by using crypto, we can enable a more equitable system for creators, fundamentally rediscovering the power of the internet.

We’re working tirelessly to make Zora available to as many people as possible with a simple, fun, and rewarding consumer app. Our mission is to make creating on the internet free and valuable.

About The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced protocol engineer to join our Trade team, building the experiences that power hundreds of millions in on-chain volume on Zora. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the core smart contracts contributing to the evolution of Zora’s protocol layer.

To be considered, the applicant MUST be located in Eastern Standard (US) Time Zone -or- an EU Time Zone.

What You'll Do:

  • Contribute to the Zora protocol by designing and implementing smart contracts
  • Research, apply, and invent new smart contract paradigms
  • Collaborate with backend, frontend, and platform engineers to integrate contracts into our backend services and frontend
  • Take ownership of projects end-to-end, including scoping, design reviews, implementation, testing, audit coordination, deployment, and iteration
  • Communicate status, updates, blockers, etc., to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Participate in RFC and code review

What We're Looking For:

  • 4+ years of experience shipping production-level contracts or protocol features
  • Comfort moving across the stack when needed (TypeScript / React / Next / Python)
  • Deep understanding of EVM
  • Experience with DeFi protocols
  • High degree of ownership and autonomy
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, across both technical and non-technical teams
  • MUST be located in Eastern Standard (US) Time Zone -or- an EU Time Zone

Here's the Pay Range:

At Zora, we carefully consider a variety of factors to determine compensation for each position, including the role, level, and work. The US base salary range for this position is:
  • Pay Range: $200,000 - $300,000 base salary + equity + tokens
This reflects the compensation target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note, the compensation details provided do not include benefits and perks that we offer.
We also rely on market indicators along with considering your work location, job related skills, experience and relevant education and training, to determine compensation that is fair and competitive for you. Zora will consider paying compensation near the higher of the range in exceptional circumstances, where candidates have the experience, credentials or expertise that would warrant such consideration. It is always our goal to hire exceptional talent and we would be happy to share more about compensation during the hiring process.
Zora is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.

Why Join Us?

US-based, full-time employees are eligible for the following:

  • Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the world!
  • Competitive Compensation: Including salary, pre-IPO stock options, token compensation, and additional financial incentives
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Robust healthcare options, including fully covered medical, dental, and vision for employees
  • Retirement Contributions: Up to 4% employer match on your 401(k) contributions
  • Health Wellness: Free memberships to One Medical, Teladoc, and Health Advocate
  • Unlimited Time Off: Flexible vacation policies, company holidays, and recharge weeks to prioritize wellness
  • Home Office Reimbursement: To cover home office items, monthly home internet, and monthly cell phone (if applicable)
  • Ease of Life Reimbursement: To cover everything from an Uber home in the rain, childcare, or meal delivery
  • Career Development: Access to mentorship, training, and opportunities to grow your career
  • Inclusive Environment: A culture dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Our Location:

Zora is remote-first and international. Our headquarters are the internet and we have employees all over the world. We’re currently in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Sydney, Berlin, Lisbon, and Vancouver.

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Salary: 200k-300k USD

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About ZORA

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Zora is at the forefront of redefining the creator economy through groundbreaking blockchain technology. Established in 2020, Zora has rapidly emerged as an innovative onchain social network and protocol, empowering users, creators, and brands to realize the true value of their digital content and online engagement. The platform is pioneering new ways for individuals to create, connect, and earn from their online lives, fostering a more equitable system for all participants. Through its innovative approach, Zora allows any content posted on its network to be transformed into tradable coins, enabling creators to earn a share of trading fees and referrers to benefit from user engagement they drive. This model fundamentally shifts the power dynamic, allowing creators to monetize their virality instantly and fans to profit by recognizing trending content early. Zora's core mission is to make internet creation both free and valuable, moving beyond traditional models where platforms extract value, to one where creative sovereignty is paramount and the inherent value in all ideas is recognized.

Built on Ethereum and leveraging Layer 2 solutions like the OP Stack, Zora provides a robust and scalable infrastructure optimized for NFTs and creative content. This technological foundation ensures fast, affordable transactions, with NFT minting costs often under $0.50, making digital ownership and monetization accessible to a broader audience. Zora's ecosystem encompasses a Layer 2 network, social applications, and NFT infrastructure, all designed to work cohesively. The platform's commitment to an open and shared internet is reflected in its design, which encourages experimentation and allows developers to build a myriad of integrations, from dApps and marketplaces to branded experiences and DAOs. By providing easy-to-use tools, Zora enables anyone to launch entire NFT collections and independent marketplaces, fostering a vibrant and dynamic digital economy. The recent launch of the $ZORA token on the Base chain further enhances the platform's utility, serving as a memecoin that aligns incentives across the community and rewards participation in the burgeoning creator economy. Zora is not just an NFT marketplace; it's a comprehensive ecosystem dedicated to empowering the next generation of digital creativity and ownership.

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Ease of Life Stipend

Stipend for ease of life.

Equity

Zora offers equity to its employees.

Learning and Development Stipend

Stipend for learning and development.

Internet/Phone Bill Stipend

Stipend for internet and phone bills.

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