Software Engineer – Backend Full Time (Remote)

At dYdX you’ll have an opportunity to build state-of-the-art decentralized technology that will redefine global financial markets. By joining us at this early stage you will make fundamental decisions that will shape the course of dYdX.

Take our coding test! We’ll reach out if it goes well! https://www.hackerrank.com/tests/qeq2rqccr6/ccf3024d54e2a67c74676dc6ee250243

About dYdX:

• We’ve built the world’s leading decentralized exchange for advanced trading of crypto assets
• dYdX is founded by an ex-Coinbase, ex-Uber engineer, with a Princeton CS background. Our team has previous experience at Google, Bloomberg, Amazon, Lyft, NerdWallet, Facebook and other top companies
• We’re a world-class team with top backers and advisors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Naval Ravikant, Elad Gil and more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write financial software like order book matching and trading algorithms
• Analyze Ethereum blockchain data
• Build backend services that interface with the blockchain and support our trading platform
• Work together with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 2+ years experience working as a full-time developer (for new graduates, we require internship experience from a reputable startup)
• You have a depth of technical experience and have demonstrated excellence through previous work
• You write secure, efficient, high quality code
• You are a fast learner who can quickly master new technologies

NICE TO HAVES:

• You’ve worked on high-quality products in the finance or security space
• You have experience with JavaScript, Node.js, and/or Postgres
• CS Degree or equivalent experience