Backend Engineer, Dapper Labs

Salary not provided
Node.js
Data Flow
Git
Golang
Mid and Senior level
Remote in Canada
Vancouver
Dapper Labs

NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain

Open for applications

Dapper Labs

NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain

101-200 employees

B2CB2BEntertainmentSaaSBlockchain

Open for applications

Salary not provided
Node.js
Data Flow
Git
Golang
Mid and Senior level
Remote in Canada
Vancouver

101-200 employees

B2CB2BEntertainmentSaaSBlockchain

Company mission

To make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies.

Role

Who you are

  • Experienced in backend development, with a strong grasp of server-side languages such as GoLang, or NodeJS
  • Proficient in managing server environments and understanding core principles of scalable architecture
  • Experienced with Agile development methodologies and dynamic team collaboration
  • A 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 deploying and managing cloud-based server environments
  • Strong experience with databases and server-side integration with various database technologies
  • Capability to develop utilities and tools that enhance backend functionality and user interaction

What the job involves

  • Join us at Dapper as a Backend Engineer, where we focus on the intersection of blockchain and gaming
  • Our flagship projects Disney Pinnacle, NBA Top Shot and NFL All Day, are blockchain-based digital collectibles platforms that leverage sophisticated technology
  • We are seeking a 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
  • You will play a crucial 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, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs
  • Optimize and ensure the scalability and security of our backend systems
  • Develop server-side logic to integrate with blockchain technologies and handle high-volume transactions
  • Implement monitoring for system performance and reliability, optimizing when necessary
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for system architecture and backend processes
  • Collaborate closely with frontend teams and other technical units to design cohesive and integrated solutions
  • Tackle complex technical issues and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
  • Ensure the highest level of performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend
  • Manage 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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Insights

Top investors

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back within 2 weeks

-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.

Previously the Director of Development at Atimi Software and the Chief Software Architect at Axiom Zen.

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