# EnsoFinance - Cosmos Engineer at deCircle

> Remote · Switzerland · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Adecircletalentpartner%3A1845342 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [deCircle](https://alderhq.app/companies/decircle)
- Location text: Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · Switzerland (evidence: "Remote role open worldwide")
- Posted: 2024-09-18 (781 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://talent.makerdao.network/o/ensofinance-cosmosengineersdk
- Skills listed (inferred): Go, Rust

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $130k–$160k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Zurich, n 4): p25 $116k, median $140k, p75 $141k

## Description (the employer's text)

Enso Finance is building the future of decentralized finance (DeFi) by developing a cross-chain protocol that enables seamless interoperability across both EVM and non-EVM blockchains. Our mission is to provide users with decentralized, permissionless access to liquidity, assets, and yield opportunities across multiple chains. As a rapidly growing protocol, we are looking for passionate engineers to help us build and scale our platform.

### Job Description

We are looking for a Blockchain Engineer with expertise in Cosmos SDK-based chains to join our team. In this role, you will work on building bridges and infrastructure that enables seamless cross-chain communication. You will collaborate closely with developers working on EVM and non-EVM chains to ensure smooth interactions across different blockchain ecosystems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge DeFi protocol while working in a highly decentralized and innovative environment.

### Key Responsibilities

Bridge Development: Design, implement, and optimize secure and scalable cross-chain bridges using the Cosmos SDK, enabling seamless interaction between EVM and non-EVM chains.

Protocol Integration: Collaborate on integrating various blockchain protocols with the Enso Finance platform, focusing on interoperability between different chains and ensuring smooth DeFi operations.

Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate with a globally distributed team of engineers, researchers, and protocol designers. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers when necessary.

Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize the performance of the bridges and blockchain interactions, ensuring low latency, high throughput, and secure data transfer.

Security & Auditing: Conduct code reviews, security audits, and implement best practices for blockchain security to safeguard the protocol from vulnerabilities.

### Requirements

Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in developing Cosmos SDK-based chains, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.

Blockchain Knowledge: In-depth understanding of blockchain technology, consensus algorithms, and smart contract development, particularly within the Cosmos ecosystem.

Programming Skills: Proficiency in Go or Rust, and experience with blockchain-related languages (e.g., Solidity) is a must. Knowledge of cross-chain technologies like IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) is highly desirable.

Cross-chain Experience: Previous experience working on bridges or cross-chain communication in blockchain ecosystems, especially between EVM and non-EVM chains.

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for developing scalable blockchain solutions.

Open Source: Experience in contributing to or managing open-source blockchain projects is highly desirable.

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IBC, Tendermint, or other consensus protocols within Cosmos SDK.

Familiarity with EVM-based chains like Ethereum and their interaction with non-EVM environments.

Understanding of security vulnerabilities in cross-chain systems and experience in mitigating these risks.

Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms used in blockchain technology, including zero-knowledge proofs, multi-party computation, etc.

### Why Join Enso Finance?

Be part of a pioneering team building cross-chain DeFi solutions.

Work in a highly decentralized, remote-first environment with a global team.

Competitive compensation, with potential for token-based rewards and equity options.

Opportunities for growth and learning in one of the most innovative sectors in the blockchain industry.

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