Jobs at Optimism

Optimism is a layer‑2 scaling platform for Ethereum that uses Optimistic Rollups to increase transaction speed and cut gas fees. Since its launch in 2019, the company has deployed on‑chain upgrades and partnered with major DeFi protocols such as Uniswap, Aave, and SushiSwap. With a public testnet and a focus on developer tooling, Optimism attracts talent that wants to shape the future of blockchain infrastructure.

The team hires across the tech stack: Software Engineers (frontend, backend, Solidity, Rust, Go), Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, Data Scientists, Security Researchers, Community & Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and HR. Interviews involve a technical screen, a live coding challenge for engineers, a product design exercise for PMs, and a culture fit conversation. Candidates can expect to discuss scaling solutions, cross‑chain compatibility, and future roadmap priorities.

Job Transparency provides full salary ranges for each Optimism role, sourced from employee reports and market data. By comparing these figures to industry benchmarks, you can negotiate confidently. The sentiment score shows how employees feel about work‑life balance, career growth, and compensation. This transparency helps you decide if a particular role aligns with your compensation expectations and career goals.