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Category Labs

Smart Contract Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$180K - $250K/yr

The Role Category Labs is looking for a Smart Contract Engineer to join the core engineering team to build at the application layer. The work can range from direct collaboration with external app and ...

Paxos Labs

Smart Contract Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

We're hiring a Smart Contract Engineer to help scale Paxos Labs's DeFi protocol infrastructure capabilities. Who we're looking for The smart contract team at Paxos Labs consists of experienced ...

Waterfall

Smart Contract Engineer (EVM)

New York, NY · On-site +1

$120K - $200K/yr

Ability to build out the entire protocol in Solidity (+Yul) 9+ months of experience writing smart contracts for the EVM ecosystem 4+ years of programming experience Great communication skills between ...

Base.org Careers Page

Senior Smart Contract Engineer

$186K - $218K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Smart Contract Engineer to join the Base team and support the Smart Contract engineering discipline, enabling and accelerating the success of Base. In addition to direct ...

Waterfall

Smart Contract Engineer (EVM)

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

Requirements: • Ability to build out the entire protocol in Solidity (+Yul) • 9+ months of experience writing smart contracts for the EVM ecosystem • 4+ years of programming experience • ...

Kymanox

(Contract) Engineer, PD&C

Boston, MA · On-site

The Kymanox Product Development & Commercialization team is seeking a (Contract) Combination Product Engineer or Scientist with a strong technical and/or operations background in the pharmaceutical ...

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How much do contract engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract engineer in the United States is $48.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41.11 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Contract Engineers?

Contract Engineers are professionals who manage and oversee contracts related to engineering projects. They are responsible for drafting, evaluating, negotiating, and executing contracts between companies and clients, vendors, or subcontractors. Their work ensures that all terms and requirements are clear, legal, and beneficial to all parties involved. Contract Engineers also help resolve disputes, monitor compliance, and manage project risks related to contractual obligations.

What is the difference between Contract Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectContract EngineerProject Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., PE, PMP)Bachelor's in Engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., PMP)
Work EnvironmentTemporary or project-specific roles, often freelance or consultingPermanent or long-term roles within projects
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas, construction, manufacturing, consulting firmsConstruction, engineering firms, infrastructure projects
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Contract Engineers typically work on a temporary basis, focusing on specific projects or tasks, often with consulting firms or as freelancers. Project Engineers are usually employed full-time within organizations, managing ongoing projects from start to finish. Both roles require engineering credentials and certifications, but their employment types and work environments differ significantly.

What are some common challenges Contract Engineers face when managing multiple projects simultaneously?

Contract Engineers often juggle several projects at once, each with distinct timelines, client expectations, and compliance requirements. A common challenge is ensuring effective communication across all stakeholders while maintaining meticulous documentation and meeting strict deadlines. Balancing these responsibilities requires strong organizational skills and adaptability to shifting project priorities. Collaborating closely with legal, procurement, and technical teams is essential to resolve issues quickly and keep projects on track.

What Does a Contract Engineer Do?

As a contract engineer, you provide temporary support for a company that needs help. In this role, you may help design a product or structure, provide guidance to builders working off of your plans, or evaluate a company's existing system to be sure the proposed engineering plan matches their capabilities. Many aspects of this job depend on the type of engineering support a company needs. For example, some contract engineers focus heavily on the mechanical aspects of a project, while others help hire contractors, evaluate proposals, and answer questions related to the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, contract management, and project planning, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with contract management software, procurement systems, and industry-specific regulations or certifications such as PMP or NEC is often required. Strong negotiation, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you manage client expectations and resolve contract disputes. These abilities ensure contracts are delivered on time, within budget, and meet both technical and legal requirements.
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Infographic showing various Contract Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,781 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Smart Contract Engineer

Category Labs

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$180K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Category Labs (formerly known as Monad Labs) is a team of systems engineers and researchers on a mission to design and build at the frontier of decentralized technology. We strive to deliver significant improvements over existing blockchain solutions. After raising $225M in series A funding, led by Paradigm, we are growing our team.
We're the team behind Monad, a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 whose public mainnet is now live. We write the core software that runs it: a parallel-execution EVM, a custom state database, and a BFT consensus client, all developed in the open.
The Role
Category Labs is looking for a Smart Contract Engineer to join the core engineering team to build at the application layer. The work can range from direct collaboration with external app and infrastructure teams to design and implementation of new primitives enabled by a high-performance EVM client. You will be part of a small, high-functioning team in a fast-paced startup environment.
What You Will Do
  • You'll implement smart contracts that are well suited to the resources and throughput enabled by the Monad client built by Category Labs
  • You'll identify needs in the app developer ecosystem and address them through close collaboration with the core engineering team
  • You'll work directly with external application or infrastructure teams to unblock them with deep understanding of their domain AND the Category Labs client

Who You Are
  • You have at least 4 years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years of experience writing smart contracts in Solidity
  • You have prior experience in blockchain engineering at a Layer-1, Layer-2, or Infrastructure (Oracle, Bridge, Indexer, RPC Provider, Wallet, or other high-performance app) project
  • You are an expert with tools like Foundry and Hardhat and deeply understand security vulnerabilities at the application layer
  • You have backend engineering experience in low-level languages such as C, C++, or Rust
  • You have built something significant from scratch - preferably with users (the more, the better)
  • You are a great communicator who is willing to participate in technical discussions, reviews, and documentation
  • You value the following qualities that define our engineering team
    • Ability to DO things. When it comes to problem-solving, we value practicality and common sense.
    • Strong design skills (e.g. higher-level thinking about system design, appropriate abstractions, maintainability)
    • Excellence in whatever you have worked on before
    • Rigorous development mindset

Why Work with Us
  • Challenging problems: You'll work on extremely challenging problems with massive impact. See our Blogs and Publications & Talks for a flavor of the problems we are solving in the real world.
  • Huge opportunity: The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) standard is ubiquitous, but existing EVM-compatible chains are very slow. Monad's core innovations offer developers the best of both worlds (portability and performance) and are a game-changer for mass user adoption in crypto.
  • The right team: You'll be part of a small, exceptional team (engineers and researchers make up 90% of the team).
  • Open by default: Our core software is public on GitHub. You'll build in the open, and your work ships where the whole ecosystem can see it.
  • Culture: We're a lean team working together to achieve very ambitious goals. We are united in our culture of collaboration, low ego, and high-quality output. As an early member of our team, you'll help to shape our culture.
  • Compensation: You'll receive a competitive salary and equity package.
  • Resources and growth: We're well-capitalized, with backing from leading venture funds like Paradigm, Electric Capital, Greenoaks, Dragonfly, and Coinbase Ventures. We keep a lean team, and this is a rare opportunity to join. You'll learn a lot and grow as our company scales.

How We Use AI
We're an AI-native team, and we expect engineers to use coding agents and keep up as the tooling evolves. A few things we believe:
  • AI is leverage, not a crutch. Review what it generates with the same scrutiny you'd give a teammate's PR, and own every line you ship.
  • Judgment is what matters, not how long you typed by hand. We won't ask for "N years of [tool]." The stack turns over every few months, so what matters is that you pick up new tools fast and know where and when they apply.

Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $250,000. This reflects the minimum and maximum range across US locations. It does not include benefits, token, or equity incentives. The final offer may vary based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, domain expertise, and work location. If you are based outside of the US, we have geographic considerations that may impact your final compensation.
Benefits for all Full-Time Employees:
  • Private health insurance options
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Monthly wellness reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Benefits for US employees:
  • World-class benefits package with 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance including 75% coverage for dependents and HSA + FSA options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Lunch and dinner stipend (in-office NYC)

Benefits for employees hired through an EOR (outside of the US) will be based on EOR offerings and country-specific requirements.
Category Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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