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Compound
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At Compound Labs we develop protocols, governance systems, developer tools, and financial products to enable the future of finance. Most notably Compound Labs developed the Compound Protocol, a multi-chain interest rate protocol based on the Ethereum blockchain, that lets developers create new financial applications that are global, safe, and open. The Compound Protocol is one of the largest and most secure DeFi protocols on earth, with billions of dollars in assets earning interest every day.
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Senior Engineer
Time, U.S.
Time, U.S.
Full time
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Compound Labs: Senior Engineer Link
At Compound Labs, our mission is to change the landscape of the cryptocurrency industry by creating innovative financial solutions. We are focused on addressing the issue of idle cryptocurrencies and assets trapped in traditional financial systems.
As a Senior Engineer, your role will be instrumental in building open, transparent, and seamless financial protocols. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing products that make decentralized finance (DeFi) more secure, accessible, and efficient. We work with various programming languages such as Solidity, Typescript, Rust, Elixir, and Elm, and always strive for excellence in our coding practices.
By joining our team at Compound Labs, you will be part of a forward-thinking group of individuals who are driving the future of decentralized finance.
Responsibilities:
Develop and test smart contracts using Solidity for EVM-based blockchains.
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial algorithms.
Create backend web services that interact with blockchains.
Stay informed about the latest developments in the DeFi ecosystem and suggest improvements for our protocol.
Collaborate closely with a small team, taking ownership of projects for long-term impact.
Mentor and support other engineers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Familiarity with the current DeFi ecosystem.
Expertise in building web services for high-traffic platforms.
Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.
Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Experience with these Technologies:
Solidity or Yul.
Layer 2 blockchains (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism) and cross-chain bridges.
Foundry or Hardhat.
Typescript, Elixir, Phoenix.
Elm or React.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive compensation.
Stock options in Compound Labs.
Generous vacation policy (3+ weeks).
Paid parental leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan.
Company-sponsored travel opportunities.
Remote work options with the ability to choose between remote and office-based work in our downtown SF location (transportation stipends provided).
Compound Labs is an equal opportunity employer and believes in the value of diversity. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, creed, gender, age, veteran status, or sexuality.
Founded in 2017, Compound Labs has attracted significant investment from top-tier firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital, Paradigm, Polychain Capital, and Coinbase Ventures.
At Compound Labs, our mission is to change the landscape of the cryptocurrency industry by creating innovative financial solutions. We are focused on addressing the issue of idle cryptocurrencies and assets trapped in traditional financial systems.
As a Senior Engineer, your role will be instrumental in building open, transparent, and seamless financial protocols. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing products that make decentralized finance (DeFi) more secure, accessible, and efficient. We work with various programming languages such as Solidity, Typescript, Rust, Elixir, and Elm, and always strive for excellence in our coding practices.
By joining our team at Compound Labs, you will be part of a forward-thinking group of individuals who are driving the future of decentralized finance.
Responsibilities:
Develop and test smart contracts using Solidity for EVM-based blockchains.
Ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial algorithms.
Create backend web services that interact with blockchains.
Stay informed about the latest developments in the DeFi ecosystem and suggest improvements for our protocol.
Collaborate closely with a small team, taking ownership of projects for long-term impact.
Mentor and support other engineers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Familiarity with the current DeFi ecosystem.
Expertise in building web services for high-traffic platforms.
Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills with a strong analytical mindset.
Minimum of 5 years of professional engineering experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Experience with these Technologies:
Solidity or Yul.
Layer 2 blockchains (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism) and cross-chain bridges.
Foundry or Hardhat.
Typescript, Elixir, Phoenix.
Elm or React.
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive compensation.
Stock options in Compound Labs.
Generous vacation policy (3+ weeks).
Paid parental leave.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan.
Company-sponsored travel opportunities.
Remote work options with the ability to choose between remote and office-based work in our downtown SF location (transportation stipends provided).
Compound Labs is an equal opportunity employer and believes in the value of diversity. We encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply, regardless of race, creed, gender, age, veteran status, or sexuality.
Founded in 2017, Compound Labs has attracted significant investment from top-tier firms such as Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital, Paradigm, Polychain Capital, and Coinbase Ventures.