Semiotic Labs – Smart Contract Engineer (EVM Ecosystem) - deCircle - Cincinnati, OH

About Semiotic Labs

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Semiotic Labs builds advanced Web3 infrastructure, autonomous agents, and cryptoeconomic protocols that power decentralized finance and data economies. As a core developer team for The Graph, Semiotic Labs is pioneering trustless, efficient, and scalable financial primitives.

Our suite of products includes:
• GraphTally a trust-minimized micropayment system for decentralized service providers.
• Allocation Optimizer: an Agent for dynamic stake distribution across subgraphs in The Graph.
• Dynamic Pricing Algorithm: Adaptive online query pricing for Indexers.
• Holographic Homomorphic Signature Scheme (H2S2): Cryptographic primitive aggregating signatures for efficient verification.
• State-Channel Micropayments (via GraphTally): Off-chain payments minimizing on-chain cost for low-value transfers.
• AutoAgora: AI-powered tool for query pricing and negotiation in The Graph.
• RL & Neural-Network Cost Prediction / zk-SNARK Enhancements AI-driven pricing, verifiable queries, and privacy-preserving proof mechanisms.

Role Overview

We’re seeking a Smart Contract Engineer (EVM-focused) to work across Semiotic Labs’ product suite. You will design and implement smart contracts, build scalable backend services, and develop data-driven dashboards. The work will touch on areas such as on-chain identity, agreements, micropayments, and DeFi logic, while integrating with advanced indexing and delegation mechanics within The Graph ecosystem.

Why Join Us
• Build foundational Web3 infrastructure with real-world DeFi and data economy impact.
• Contribute across multiple products: GraphTally, Allocation Optimizer, AutoAgora, and more.
• Collaborate with experts in AI, cryptography, and decentralized systems.
• Be part of an early, interdisciplinary team driving innovation in The Graph and beyond.

Logistics
• Compensation: Competitive ($170k – $250k) +