Smart Contract Engineer (contract)

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what is all about. Job Summary: The Smart Contract Engineer will join BNY’s Digital Assets Engineering team to design, develop, and secure smart contracts that power tokenization, custody, and settlement solutions. This role works at the intersection of blockchain technology and regulated financial services, ensuring that digital asset workflows are secure, scalable, and compliant. This role is for our New York City office and a hybrid schedule with 4 days per week onsite Key Responsibilities: • Smart Contract Development – Design and implement secure, efficient smart contracts for tokenization and digital asset workflows. • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with product, architecture, and enterprise systems teams to integrate smart contracts with EVM-compatible chains. • Code Review & Security – Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and maintain compliance with internal security standards. • Automated Testing & Deployment – Implement automated testing frameworks to ensure robust and error-free smart contract deployments. • Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Work closely with cybersecurity teams and external vendors to identify and address vulnerabilities. • Performance Optimization – Ensure scalability and high-volume transaction performance across all digital asset systems. Required Skills & Qualifications: • 3+ years of development experience in blockchain and smart contracts • Proficiency in Solidity and smart contract development • Experience with Ethereum, Hyperledger Besu, and other EVM-based platforms • Strong understanding of tokenization standards (e.g., EIP-7702, EIP-712, ERC-1451) • Knowledge of cryptographic principles, MPC, and secure key management • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Preferred Experience & Competencies: • Experience in financial services or regulated environments • Integration with custody and settlement systems • Agile development practices and DevSecOps experience • Certifications such as C4 Ethereum Developer or Cyfrin Smart Contract • Familiarity with Java, Spring Boot, and enterprise software integrations Why Join Us: This role provides the opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain solutions within a leading financial institution. You will influence the secure and scalable delivery of digital asset products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to regulatory-compliant, enterprise-grade blockchain implementations. At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: • America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024 • World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024 • Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024 • Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024 • “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024 • Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024 • Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023 Pay Rate Range Min Pay Rate Max Pay Rate Currency Unit 89.29 111.61 USD hourly Additional Notes Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly. Benefits Information Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.