Backend Engineer - New Grad

D3 • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

D3 is building a purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi, focused on domain tokenization and decentralized finance. The company is developing ways for existing and future domain names to be owned, traded, and leveraged in the digital economy.

This hybrid role in Los Angeles supports development of backend systems for D3’s Web2/Web3 domain registrar and marketplaces. The Backend Engineer will work with experienced engineers to design and implement backend services, learn web and blockchain technologies, and contribute to products that connect traditional and decentralized internet infrastructure. The position is intended for recent graduates or early-career engineers seeking growth in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of professional experience in backend development; internships, projects, or open-source contributions count.
• Familiarity with at least one backend programming language, such as JavaScript/Node.js or Python.
• Basic knowledge of databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of version control with Git and collaborative development.
• Problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a team.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in Web3 or blockchain technologies; this is not required.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Digital Ocean.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NestJS or GraphQL.
• Previous projects or coursework involving blockchain, distributed systems, or domain registries.

Responsibilities

• Work with product and engineering teams to understand requirements and turn them into backend features.
• Help design, implement, and maintain backend services for the registrar platform and domain marketplace.
• Contribute to backend systems that connect with blockchain protocols.
• Assist in building payment integrations for traditional and cryptocurrency payments.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews.
• Debug, fix, and improve existing codebases with mentorship from senior engineers.
• Learn about new tools, frameworks, and best practices in web and blockchain development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level