Junior Solidity Developer (Remote)

Ponder (ponder.sh) is an open-source TypeScript framework for indexing EVM smart contract data. Our stack powers real-time data APIs for DeFi protocols, and we're expanding the contracts team.

We're looking for a Junior Solidity Developer to work alongside our core engineers on contract integration and indexing handlers.

What you'll do:

• Read, analyze and document EVM smart contracts across DeFi protocols (DEXs, lending, staking)
• Write and maintain indexing handlers for new protocol integrations
• Write Solidity test contracts and fuzzing suites (Foundry)
• Collaborate with the team on handler architecture and event decoding

What we're looking for:

• 6+ months of experience with Solidity (personal projects, hackathons, CTFs count)
• Understanding of EVM internals: events, ABI encoding, storage layouts
• Basic TypeScript — our handlers are TS-based
• Ability to read smart contract source and explain what a function does

Nice to have:

• Foundry / Hardhat experience
• Contributions to open-source
• Interest in DeFi mechanics (AMMs, lending markets, yield)

What we offer:

• Fully remote, async-first team
• $90k–$120k depending on experience
• Paid open-source contribution time
• Small team, direct impact, no corporate process

To apply, send a short intro and links to your work (GitHub, projects, hackathons). No formal cover letter needed.