Senior Backend Engineer, Dapper Labs
NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain
Job no longer available
NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a passion for growth and results to advance our server-side infrastructure as we navigate the challenges of scaling and optimizing while also delivering innovative features in sports and other domains
- Extensive experience in backend development, with a strong mastery of server-side languages such as GoLang or NodeJS
- Deep understanding of managing server environments and principles of scalable architecture
- Experienced with Agile development methodologies and dynamic team collaboration
- A strategic thinker and solution-driven developer who can adapt to evolving project demands and deliver high-quality results
- Passionate about blockchain technology and its applications in gaming and digital collectibles
Desirable
- Proven track record of architecting, deploying, and managing cloud-based server environments
- Strong expertise with databases and server-side integration with various database technologies
- Capability to develop advanced utilities and tools that enhance backend functionality and user interaction
What the job involves
- Join us at Dapper as a Senior Backend Engineer, where we focus on the intersection of blockchain and gaming
- You will play a pivotal role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, continually deploying to an enthusiastic and global audience, helping to pioneer new territories in blockchain and entertainment
- Design, architect, and maintain robust backend services and APIs
- Optimize and ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our backend systems
- Develop complex server-side logic to integrate with blockchain technologies and handle high-volume transactions
- Implement comprehensive monitoring for system performance, and proactively optimize when necessary
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation for system architecture and backend processes
- Collaborate closely with mobile & frontend teams to design and implement cohesive and integrated solutions
- Tackle and resolve complex technical issues, and lead efforts across all phases of the development lifecycle
- Ensure the highest level of performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend
- Oversee database interactions and data flow within the server environment
- Utilize source control tools such as Git for versioning and collaboration
Our take
Dapper Labs is a leader in the digital collectables space, best known for NBA Top Shot, a platform where fans can own and trade licensed basketball highlights as NFTs. By combining blockchain technology with fan engagement, Dapper Labs has transformed digital collecting.
The company recently faced a lawsuit claiming its NFTs were unregistered securities, leading to a nearly three-year legal battle. Dapper Labs reached a $4M settlement and agreed to implement compliance measures like employee training and faster payment processes. Despite the challenges, CEO Roham Gharegozlou views the settlement as a step toward regulatory clarity, ensuring continued innovation.
Despite this, the company is set to launch Disney Pinnacle, a digital pin-collecting platform featuring characters from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars. The new platform will allow fans to collect and trade digital pins on their phones, expanding the company's reach into beloved franchises. With this project, Dapper Labs continues to push the boundaries of fan engagement, cementing its position as a leader in the evolving NFT space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-48% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Dec 2021
$13.5m
LATE VC
Sep 2021
$250m
LATE VC
Total funding: $619.4m
Company benefits
- Active Professional Development
- Leadership Opportunities
- Flexible Parental Leave Policies
- Flexible Time Off & Remote-First Work Policy
- Holistic Initiatives
- Fitness Reimbursements
- Expanded Insurance
- "Life-the-Brand" Products
- Top-Line Equipment
- Company-Paid Phone Plan
- Flexible Work Allowance
- Zen Workspace
- Staying Together
Company HQ
Strathcona, Vancouver, BC
Leadership
Roham Gharegozlou
(Co-Founder & CEO)Also a founding partner of Axiom Zen and co-founder of CryptoKitties.
Dieter Shirley
(CTO)Previously the Director of Development at Atimi Software and the Chief Software Architect at Axiom Zen.
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