About IncentionAt Incention, we’re building the future of interactive storytelling. Our platform enables creators and communities to shape stories together, co-creating IP with AI to imagine, build, and scale new fictional worlds.
At the core is our IP Protocol - a blockchain-based system for verifying, rewarding, and coordinating contributions from creators, collaborators, and fans.
The RoleWe’re hiring a Protocol Engineer to lead development of the smart contract infrastructure that powers our protocol. You’ll guide the full lifecycle of protocol development - from R&D and specification to deployment - helping define how IP is created, owned, and shared on-chain.
Responsibilities• Design and develop smart contracts for the IP Protocol and supporting systems
- Lead protocol lifecycle: research, spec, implement, test, audit, and deploy
- Translate coordination primitives into on-chain logic in partnership with product and engineering
- Optimize for scalability, gas efficiency, and economic sustainability
- Ensure protocol security through testing, audits, and threat modeling
- Stay current on advancements in Web3, cryptography, and coordination systems
Requirements• 2+ years developing smart contracts on EVM-compatible chains using Solidity
- 5+ years in senior engineering roles, with experience across Web2 and Web3
- Strong understanding of blockchain architecture and smart contract design patterns
- Familiarity with cryptographic primitives (e.g., ZKPs, group signatures)
- Experience with IPFS and decentralized storage systems
- Systems thinking approach with interest in game theory and incentive design
- Clear communicator with strong product instincts
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in early-stage environments
- CS degree or equivalent practical experience
What We OfferWe value curiosity, creative problem-solving, and diverse perspectives. If you're excited about building at the intersection of storytelling, AI, and decentralized systems, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits• Health Coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible PTO - Unlimited vacation, sick days, and all federal holidays
- Quarterly Mental Health Days - One day each quarter for the team to reset
- 401(k) - Traditional and Roth options
- Parental Leave - Flexible time off for growing families