Blockchain Works
Remote (Senior) Full Stack Engineer - Pivot Team - Gauntlet
Blockchain Works, New York, New York, us, 10261
Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. We manage market risk, optimize growth, and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading, borrowing, and lending activity across all of DeFi, protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry. As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL.Gauntlet continually publishes cutting-edge research that informs our risk models, alerts, and analysis, and is among the most cited institution — including academic institutions — in terms of peer-reviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject. We’re a Series B company with around 60 employees, operating remote-first with a home base in New York City.Gauntlet’s mission is todrive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future. Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers, smart contract developers, and end-users of financial products, which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts. Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industry’s understanding of this new domain, and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation.Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols, blockchain networks, and various other data sourcesContribute to making our platform world-classCollaborate with stakeholders to understand their system requirements and provide the necessary support to help their productivity.Implement quality control measures to ensure system integrity and qualityActively participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standardsKeep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the platformContribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guidesTroubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring optimal system performance and reliabilityQualifications
At least 4 years of professional development experience. More is better, but we're flexible.Experience developing production-quality software in high-performance languages. We currently use Next.s & Typescript but are open.Experience with building systems using React & Next.jsAbility to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environmentPassion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem, with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space.Bonus Points
Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus but not required.Experience with Hardhat & Postgres preferredEnthusiasm for the space, especially DeFi, is very much desired.Background in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) or contributions to the DeFi community through research or open-source projects.Benefits and Perks
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensationRegular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employeesLaptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided$1,000 WFH stipend upon joining$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expensesMonthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular dataUnlimited vacation policy100% paid parental leave of 12 weeksFertility benefitsPlease note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.
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Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols, blockchain networks, and various other data sourcesContribute to making our platform world-classCollaborate with stakeholders to understand their system requirements and provide the necessary support to help their productivity.Implement quality control measures to ensure system integrity and qualityActively participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standardsKeep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the platformContribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guidesTroubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring optimal system performance and reliabilityQualifications
At least 4 years of professional development experience. More is better, but we're flexible.Experience developing production-quality software in high-performance languages. We currently use Next.s & Typescript but are open.Experience with building systems using React & Next.jsAbility to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environmentPassion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem, with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space.Bonus Points
Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus but not required.Experience with Hardhat & Postgres preferredEnthusiasm for the space, especially DeFi, is very much desired.Background in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) or contributions to the DeFi community through research or open-source projects.Benefits and Perks
Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensationRegular in-person company retreats and cross-country "office visit" perk100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employeesLaptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided$1,000 WFH stipend upon joining$100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expensesMonthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular dataUnlimited vacation policy100% paid parental leave of 12 weeksFertility benefitsPlease note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada. Should you need alternative accommodations, please note that in your application.
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