Staff Software Engineer

At dYdX, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge decentralized technology that will revolutionize global financial markets. As an early member of the team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of dYdX. This role involves writing low latency financial software, developing blockchain-based code, building high-performance APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver the best product. With a strong focus on security, efficiency, and quality, this position requires expertise in various programming languages and technologies.

• Write low latency financial software for processing billions of dollars worth of trading volume
• Develop open source blockchain-based code for the dYdX protocol
• Build high performance REST & WebSocket APIs for the frontend app and programmatic traders
• Architect performant and reliable backend systems
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Mentor and develop other team members on design techniques and coding standards

• 8+ years experience working as a full-time developer
• Strong understanding of CS fundamentals
• Experience with or open to learning JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Express, WebSockets, Docker, AWS, Terraform
• Ability to write secure, efficient, high quality code
• Experience in writing low latency financial software
• Knowledge of order book matching engines, trading engines, and REST & Websocket API endpoints
• Familiarity with open source blockchain-based code
• Proficiency in building high performance REST & WebSocket APIs
• Ability to architect performant and reliable backend systems
• Experience in managing individual projects priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
• Mentoring and development skills for other team members on design techniques and coding standards

• Mentorship and development opportunities for team members
• Opportunity to work with and learn various technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Express, WebSockets, Docker, AWS, Terraform
• Fast-paced learning environment
• Opportunity to work on high-quality products in the finance or security space
• Experience in building and operating complex, highly reliable distributed systems involving microservices and APIs
• Full-stack development opportunities
• Strong interest in decentralized finance
• Experience in building blockchain applications or smart contracts
• Opportunity to work on ambiguous problems with significant impact
• Competitive salary range of $210K to $320K USD (NY) with possible variable compensation such as annual merit increases, bonus eligibility, commission, or equity incentive.