Senior Software Engineer - Backend
New York, USA
Full time
Office
Compensation is not specified
Role
Backend Engineer
Description
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At dYdX, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that is revolutionizing global financial markets through the development of cutting-edge decentralized technology. As an early member of our team, you will have the power to shape the future of dYdX.
About dYdX:
- We have created the leading decentralized exchange for crypto assets.
- dYdX was founded by a highly experienced engineer with a strong background in computer science.
- Our team consists of talented individuals with previous experience at top companies such as Google, Bloomberg, and Amazon.
- We have prominent backers, including Andreessen Horowitz and Polychain Capital.
Responsibilities:
- Create low latency financial software to process billions of dollars of trading volume daily.
- Develop open-source blockchain-based code for the dYdX protocol.
- Build high-performance REST and WebSocket APIs for our frontend app and programmatic traders.
- Write open-source TypeScript and Python clients for interacting with our on-chain smart contracts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop a high-quality product.
- Design efficient and reliable backend systems.
- Mentor and support junior engineers.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time development experience.
- Strong coding abilities, prioritize security and efficiency, and possess a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Express, and Docker.
- Quick learner who can proficiently work with new technologies.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience working on superior products in finance or security.
- Interest in full-stack development, with knowledge of Web Services, SQL, CSS, React, and Redux.
- Strong interest in decentralized finance.
- Experience building blockchain applications and smart contracts.
- Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
- Preferred location: New York City.
The salary for this role ranges from $175K to $270K USD per year in New York. Please note that compensation is based on experience and location and may include variable components such as annual merit increases, bonuses, commission, and equity incentives in addition to the base salary.
Skills Required
dYdX
Website
dydx.exchangeCompany size
Not specified
Location
United States
Description
At dYdX you'll have an opportunity to build state-of-the-art decentralized technology that will redefine global financial markets. By joining us at this early stage you will make fundamental decisions that will shape the course of dYdX. We prefer passionate quick learners with a history of excellence at top companies and/or universities.
About dYdX:
We've built the world's leading decentralized exchange for lending, borrowing and margin trading Ethereum based assets
dYdX is founded by an ex-Coinbase, ex-Uber engineer, with Princeton CS background. Our team has previous experience at Google, Bloomberg, Amazon, Bain, NerdWallet and other top companies
We're a world-class team with top backers and advisors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Naval Ravikant, Elad Gil and more