Staff Software Engineer, dYdX

$230-305k

AWS

Node.js

Postgres

Terraform

Athena

REST API

Datadog

WebSocket

Senior and Expert level

New York

Decentralized exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives

Open for applications

Decentralized exchange for cryptocurrency derivatives

21-100 employees

FintechB2CB2BCryptocurrencyInvestingBlockchain

Open for applications

$230-305k

AWS

Node.js

Postgres

Terraform

Athena

REST API

Datadog

WebSocket

Senior and Expert level

New York

21-100 employees

FintechB2CB2BCryptocurrencyInvestingBlockchain

Company mission

To democratize access to financial opportunity.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Requires a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science or a related field and 5 years of software development experience, including at least 3 years of experience managing core Node.js services delivering business data to various microservices using Terraform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), EC2/Glue/S3/Athena, PostgreSQL, Node.js and Datadog

What the job involves

Write low latency financial software that will process billions of dollars a day worth of trading volume, including order book matching engines, trading engines, and REST & Websocket API endpoints
Develop open source blockchain-based code that powers the dYdX protocol
Build high performance REST & WebSocket APIs to power our frontend app as well as programmatic traders
Architect performant and reliable backend systems
Work together with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product
Manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise
Mentor and develop other team members on design techniques, and coding standards

Our take

dYdX offers a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange platform, initially built on Ethereum but has since transitioned to its own blockchain. Launched in 2017 by former Coinbase and Uber engineer Antonio Juliano, dYdX handles nearly $1B in daily trading volume and continues to grow rapidly.

In its move to become fully decentralized, dYdX launched its own blockchain using Cosmos and Tendermint's proof-of-stake consensus. This shift, which includes exiting the Canadian market, underscores dYdX's commitment to innovation and independence from Ethereum.

Recent updates, like the MegaVault feature for liquidity and permissionless market listings, have enhanced user engagement and boosted investor confidence. These innovations, alongside its, move to a fully decentralized model, are driving the platform's success and positive market momentum.

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Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

31% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.9)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jun 2021

$65m

SERIES C

Jan 2021

$10m

SERIES B

Total funding: $95m

Company benefits

Health: we offer top-tier health, dental and vision insurance
Food: enjoy fully catered lunch and snacks every day each week
Vacation: take as much time off as you need to be productive
Ownership: meaningful equity and competitive compensation
Wellness: monthly fitness, wellness and gym reimbursements
Relaxation: events, off-sites and board game nights with the team!

Company HQ

Civic Center, New York, NY

Articles

What Happens To DYDX’s $335 Million Cryptocurrency When It Leaves Ethereum

Decentralized exchange dYdX announces ’winding down‘ of services for Canadian users

What Is dYdX? Understanding the Decentralized Crypto Exchange

Decentralized Exchange DYdX To Build Its Own Blockchain

DYDX Biggest Crypto Gainer Today Breaking Descending Resistance – Here’s Why

dYdX Doubles Down on Decentralization

Leadership

Antonio Juliano

(Founder & President)

Studied Computer Science at Princeton, and then worked as a Software Engineer at companies such as Coinbase and Uber. Founded both search engines Weipoint and dYdX in 2017.

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