Web3 Engineer (Full Time, Remote)

Why does your role matter? 🎖️

In the ever-evolving world of Web3, innovation begins with what’s under the hood. As a Web3 Engineer, you’ll play a foundational role in shaping the technology that powers immersive and decentralized experiences for millions. From on-chain logic to seamless smart contract interactions, you’ll be engineering the future of gaming—where players not only play, but own. This is your opportunity to build on Solana, push the boundaries of blockchain development, and create something truly next-gen.

Introduction 📖

At Hike, we’re revolutionizing gaming and tech by blending innovation and immersive experiences. With our foray into Web3 gaming, we’re exploring uncharted territories to create products that redefine fun and ownership. Join us as we make waves in this exciting new frontier.

Hike Code 📝( Our core cultural values )

The Hike Code is our value system. We aim to live and breathe by these every single day. They inspire us to be the best we can be and they are weaved into every part of our decision-making, how we review performance and much more. We have 9 core values:

• Top Talent in Every Role → Both a quest for greatness & shared values are important to us 🦸‍♂️
• Owner not a Renter → Proactive & radically responsible. Everyone is an owner 🤝
• Pro-Sports Team → Strength-based, results-driven with a "team-first" attitude ⚽️
• Customer Obsession → We exist to delight our customers 😃
• Think Deeply & Exercise Good Judgement → Clear mind, obsession to simplify & data-informed 🙇‍♀️
• Build & Make Magic → Courage to walk into the unknown and pioneer new fronts 🙀
• Be Insatiably Curious & Keep Improving → Curiosity to acquire new perspectives, quickly 👨‍🏫
• Move Fast & Be Dynamic → Ruthless prioritization & move fast 🙋‍♂️
• Dream Big, Be Bold & Think Long Term → Courage to climb big mountains 🚀

What We’re Looking For.

• 3–5 years of experience in software engineering with at least 1–2 years in Web3 development.
• Deep hands-on experience building on Solana (Rust/Anchor framework preferred).
  Strong grasp of smart contracts, token standards (SPL, ERC), and decentralized architecture.
• Familiarity with tools like Solana CLI, Phantom wallet integration, Metaplex, or Serum.
• Exposure to Ethereum and related ecosystems (Solidity, Hardhat, Ethers.js) is a big plus.
• Understanding of Web3 security standards, best practices, and gas optimization techniques.
• Passion for clean, maintainable code and strong debugging/problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative mindset and eagerness to work closely with product and design teams.

What You’ll Do 📲.

• Design, build, and deploy smart contracts and on-chain programs on Solana.
• Create efficient, secure, and scalable decentralized gaming systems.
• Work with the product team to bring core gameplay mechanics and tokenomics to life.
• Integrate wallets, NFTs, and token transactions into seamless user experiences.
• Review and improve security, performance, and reliability of Web3 components.
• Explore cross-chain interactions or integrations with Ethereum and other L1/L2s.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and bring innovative tech ideas to the table.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and backend teams for end-to-end testing and deployments.

💰 Benefits → At Hike, we offer competitive compensation, exciting global exposure, and a chance to be part of something truly transformative. Learn more at work.hike.in.