UTXO Smart Contract Engineer
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About the Role
Mintlayer is looking for a UTXO Smart Contract Engineer to design and implement smart contract logic native to Mintlayer's UTXO-based execution model. You will own MLS token contract standards, build Token Factory templates, and implement atomic swap scripting.
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Responsibilities
- Design and implement smart contract logic native to Mintlayer's UTXO based execution model.
- Own and maintain MLS token contract standards: MLS 01 fungible token spec, MLS 03 NFT spec, and future extensions.
- Build and review Token Factory contract templates for permissioned and permissionless asset issuance.
- Implement and audit atomic swap scripting for Fast Bridge and DEX integrations.
- Work with the Blockchain Security Lead on security review of all new contract deployments.
- Contribute to smart contract documentation for external developer consumption.
- Review technical feedback on third party applications building on MLS standards.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Bitcoin UTXO model and scripting.
- Experience with Mintlayer MLS standards or genuine motivation to master them.
- Rust required — this is core protocol work.
- Prior work on UTXO based smart contract systems rather than account model only.
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About The Role
- Most blockchain engineers have only worked on account based execution models. Mintlayer is different. Building smart contract logic native to the UTXO model, extending Bitcoin's security architecture into a full programmable finance layer, is work very few people in the world have done.
- MLS token standards, Token Factory contract templates, and atomic swap scripting are the building blocks of a tokenized financial system that is live on mainnet right now.
What You Will Own
- Design and implement smart contract logic native to Mintlayer's UTXO based execution model.
- Own and maintain MLS token contract standards: MLS 01 fungible token spec, MLS 03 NFT spec, and future extensions.
- Build and review Token Factory contract templates for permissioned and permissionless asset issuance.
- Implement and audit atomic swap scripting for Fast Bridge and DEX integrations.
- Work with the Blockchain Security Lead on security review of all new contract deployments.
- Contribute to smart contract documentation for external developer consumption.
- Review technical feedback on third party applications building on MLS standards.
What You Bring
- Strong understanding of Bitcoin UTXO model and scripting.
- Experience with Mintlayer MLS standards or genuine motivation to master them.
- Rust required — this is core protocol work.
- Prior work on UTXO based smart contract systems rather than account model only.
Benefits
- Health & Prevention: Comprehensive, high tier medical insurance with a focus on preventative medicine, annual executive health screenings, and diagnostic check ups.
- Fitness & Wellness Programs: Monthly fitness allowances for premier gyms and studios, plus internal wellness initiatives including yoga, ergonomics workshops, and stress management.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary paid in your choice of fiat, Bitcoin, or stablecoins. ML token allocation and vesting for senior roles.
- Relocation Support: Full assistance with UAE residency visas and relocation to Abu Dhabi for on site roles.
- Flexible Working: Structured flexibility across on site, hybrid, and fully remote roles.
- Global Team Meetups: Periodic gatherings with the full team around the world.
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