Senior Software Engineer, Gemini
$152-213k
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
Job no longer available
Cryptocurrency exchange platform
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$152-213k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the next era of financial, creative and personal freedom
Role
Who you are
- 4+ years experience as a software engineer, working on Python (Django/Celery) apps at scale
- You can write secure code that works quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- A customer-focused and product-focused mindset. You’re interested in using the right tool for the job and you understand, and can speak to, the “Why” behind your choices
- You can operate independently, be detail oriented, and deliver results in an organized manner
- Ability to drive end-to-end features and lead projects autonomously
Desirable
- An interest in and general understanding of art, fashion, sports, e-sports and/or collectibles industries
- Experience working with Solidity, Python & Web3.py, among other tools
- Basic understanding of blockchain technology, including the Ethereum blockchain and smart contracts
- Familiarity and interest with nifties and digital collectibles as a product
- Knowledge of NFTs and Ethereum protocols is also hugely helpful
What the job involves
- You will help refactor and maintain our core systems to prepare them to scale
- Design and implement architecture that builds on top of our existing system and enables the Nifty Gateway platform to adapt and grow
- Understand our core business objectives, then ideate and implement new features that will help us achieve our exciting goals to grow our customer base
- Troubleshoot technical issues by leveraging your deep understanding of the systems and experience with technologies we leverage
- Interface with other team members to build the critical portions of the app
Our take
Gemini is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that's known for offering excellent security as well as being available across the US, including New York - a state not often covered by crypto exchanges.
As a trading platform, Gemini is one of many, but a dedication to innovation and a commitment to working within FCA regulations are what make it stand out from the crowd. After acquiring Blockrize in 2021, the company launched a credit card for US customers that enables them to earn a small percentage of spending back in bitcoin rewards. It also launched the Gemini dollar, a 1:1 USD-backed stablecoin, that combines the price stability of the US dollar with the technological advantages of a cryptocurrency.
The crypto exchange market is crowded with exchange platforms, and Gemini's competitors include giants like Coinbase. However, by operating within regulations and maintaining its status as a registered digital asset service provider in Europe (with plans to expand further in the region very soon), Gemini is in a strong position to face the continued crackdown on unauthorized activity in this market and make a space for itself in the DeFi future.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $400m
Company benefits
- Flexible vacation policy
- Retirement plan matching
- Generous parental leave
- Comprehensive health plans
- Training and development
- Health and wellness perks
- Community events
Company HQ
New York, NY
Leadership
Tyler Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & CEO)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Cameron in 2014.
Cameron Winklevoss
(Co-Founder & President)Principal at Winklevoss Capital. Studied Economics at Harvard. Notorious for their role in the founding of Facebook, they co-founded Gemini with brother Tyler in 2014.
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