Summer 2026

Software Engineer

Campus

Posted on 10/31/2025

Ellipsis Labs

Ellipsis Labs

11-50 employees

Orderbook spot exchange on Solana blockchain

Compensation Overview

$72.12 - $86.54/hr

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Rust
Python
JavaScript
Git
Java
TypeScript
C/C++
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience building software (courses, personal projects, research, or internships) in one or more languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java, C/C++; you write clear, tested code
  • Solid CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems thinking) and familiarity with Git and basic debugging
  • Ability to make informed trade-offs with business context; high agency and a team-first mindset
  • Curiosity about DeFi/crypto (prior domain experience not required)
Responsibilities
  • Build real product features and/or platform components across the stack, front end, back end, infra, or on-chain, based on your skills and interest
  • Own scoped projects end-to-end: problem definition → design → implementation → testing → deployment → monitoring
  • Collaborate with design and engineering to deliver fast, reliable, and secure experiences
  • Instrument and improve performance, reliability, and observability; write clear tests and documentation
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in one or more areas: full-stack web (React/Javascript), backend APIs/services, infrastructure/DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, cloud), or on-chain/low-level systems
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology (Solana a plus)
  • Interest or experience in fintech/trading
  • Rust or TypeScript proficiency

Ellipsis Labs builds decentralized finance products with a focus on orderbook-based trading on the Solana blockchain. Its Phoenix protocol runs an on-chain orderbook and matching engine to power a spot exchange where users place buy and sell orders that are executed and settled on-chain. Revenue comes from transaction fees and related financial services, using Solana’s fast network for quick trade execution. The company differentiates itself with a stable, long-term approach and a mission-driven, in-person culture, aiming to offer scalable, professional-grade trading tools on Solana.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$44.3M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Phoenix processed over $75B volume since 2023, reducing slippage.
  • Series A funding of $20M from Paradigm accelerates DeFi expansion.
  • Solana-native design delivers 0.5s block times and ultra-low fees.

What critics are saying

  • Private beta delays harm institutional adoption within 6–12 months.
  • Atlas L2 faces competition from Solana upgrades within 12–18 months.
  • Incentivized volume collapse may kill liquidity within 12–18 months.

What makes Ellipsis Labs unique

  • Phoenix is a crankless, fully on-chain limit orderbook on Solana.
  • It enables atomic trade settlement without asynchronous cranking mechanisms.
  • Phoenix ranks top-5 by 24h volume among on-chain exchanges.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Lunch and dinner provided at the office

Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

4%
Students Circles
Jun 28th, 2026
Ellipsis Labs is Hiring 2027 New grad swes in New York ($150K-$200K).

Ellipsis Labs is Hiring 2027 New grad swes in New York ($150K-$200K). On: June 28, 2026 9:09 AM Are you a passionate software engineer graduating in 2027 and looking to launch your career with a cutting-edge technology company? Ellipsis Labs is seeking talented New Graduate Software Engineers to join its growing team in New York. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on innovative products, solve complex engineering challenges, collaborate with industry-leading professionals, and build scalable solutions that impact users worldwide. If you're eager to work in a fast-paced environment with competitive compensation and significant career growth potential, this role could be the perfect fit. Job overview. Job description. Ellipsis Labs is seeking 2027 software engineering new grads to join our team. As an early-stage startup, we appreciate bright generalists who can iterate and ship quickly. In this role, you will: * Build real product features and/or platform components across the stack, front end, back end, infra, or on-chain, based on your skills and interest * Own scoped projects end-to-end: problem definition | design | implementation | testing | deployment | monitoring * Collaborate with design and engineering to deliver fast, reliable, and secure experiences * Instrument and improve performance, reliability, and observability; write clear tests and documentation Qualifications * Hands-on experience building software (courses, personal projects, research, or internships) in one or more languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java, C/C++; you write clear, tested code * Solid CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems thinking) and familiarity with Git and basic debugging * Ability to make informed trade-offs with business context; high agency and a team-first mindset * Curiosity about DeFi/crypto (prior domain experience not required) * Experience in one or more areas: full-stack web (React/Javascript), backend APIs/services, infrastructure/DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, cloud), or on-chain/low-level systems * Familiarity with blockchain technology (Solana a plus) * Interest or experience in fintech/trading * Rust or TypeScript proficiency Selection process. * Application Submission * Resume Screening * Online Coding Assessment * Technical Interview(s) * System Design / Problem-Solving Interview * Behavioral / Culture Fit Interview * Final Hiring Decision * Offer Rollout How to apply. * Visit the official Ellipsis Labs careers page * Search for the 2027 New Graduate Software Engineer position * Review the job requirements and responsibilities * Prepare and update your resume * Complete the online application form * Submit all required documents * Monitor your email for assessment and interview updates

Cointelegraph
Dec 11th, 2025
Coinbase opens Solana DEX access as CeFi and DeFi converge

Coinbase opens Solana DEX access as cefi and DeFi converge. Coinbase has plugged directly into Solana's fast-growing DeFi ecosystem, letting users trade any Solana token via DEX rails without a formal listing. Coinbase is moving deeper into the Solana ecosystem, letting users trade native Solana tokens through a decentralized exchange integration rather than traditional listings. Andrew Allen, Coinbase protocol specialist, said in an X post that Coinbase now allows its users to trade all Solana tokens through a decentralized exchange (DEX) integration, "without listings," he noted, adding that "very soon you will be able to open the Coinbase app and see native Solana assets on Coinbase." "For issuers and builders, if your token has sufficient liquidity, this means you can be accessible to the millions of users on Coinbase without getting listed," Allen said. The announcement follows Coinbase's integration of tokens from its Base blockchain through a similar DEX integration in early August. The announcement noted that the exchange planned to "expand DEX support to include additional networks, starting with Solana." Solana's DeFi ecosystem is booming. Coinbase's integration comes amid a slew of developments in Solana's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Earlier Thursday, DeFi company Ellipsis Labs announced the launch of its Solana-based perpetual swap DEX. The announcement claims that the platform is fully onchain - including the risk and matching engine - allowing one to build on top of it. Still, the platform is currently in private beta and not yet open to the general public. The launch coincides with a new "Solana Lending Markets Report 2025," shared with Cointelegraph by DeFi infrastructure firm Redstone. The report argues that "DeFi strategies on Solana have reached institutional-grade sophistication" and points to strong growth in Solana's onchain lending and trading activity. Redstone claims that "Solana has become a dominant force in on-chain finance" and "processed $35.9 billion in peak daily DEX volume." The company expects the next wave of growth to focus on "tokenized real-world assets and institutional capital deployment." "Bringing traditional finance onchain at scale can unlock trillions in Internet Capital Markets. Solana's infrastructure is positioned to capture a significant share of this expansion." Centralized and decentralized exchanges collide. The Coinbase integration is just the latest manifestation of a broader trend: Centralized exchanges are increasingly integrating DEX platforms and serving as user-friendly front ends for them. In early October, Sergej Kunz, the co-founder of DEX aggregator 1inch, said that centralized crypto exchanges will gradually fade and serve only as front ends for decentralized finance. The landscape is shifting, with DEX platforms seeing growing liquidity, faster order execution times, lower fees and an increasingly simplified user experience. DeFi data platform DefiLlama shows that all DEX platforms processed nearly $12 billion worth of trades over the last 24 hours - this is more than Coinbase's 24-hour spot volume of $2.566 billion and comparable to Binance's nearly $18 billion as reported by CoinMarketCap. So far, Kunz's prediction is holding up, with Coinbase far from the only centralized exchange to roll out similar integrations. In mid-November, crypto exchange OKX also began offering DEX trading on its platform. At the end of March, the world's top cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, introduced centralized-to-decentralized exchange trades on Ethereum, Solana, Base and the BNB Smart Chain. A weekly toolkit that breaks down the latest DeFi developments, offers sharp analysis, and uncovers new financial opportunities to help you make smart decisions with confidence. Delivered every Friday

LinkedIn
Nov 9th, 2024
Ellipsis Labs on LinkedIn: We're excited to announce our $21M fundraise led by Haun Ventures with…

We're excited to announce our $21M fundraise led by Haun Ventures with continuing support from our previous investors Electric Capital, Anatoly Yakovenko, and…

CoinDesk
Oct 31st, 2024
Ellipsis Labs Raises $20M from Haun Ventures to Launch 'Verifiable Finance Blockchain' Atlas

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Cointelegraph
Apr 5th, 2024
Paradigm leads $20M funding round for Ellipsis Labs’ DeFi expansion

Crypto exchange developer Ellipsis Labs secured $20M in Series A funding led by Paradigm. Electric Capital also participated. The funding will boost their DeFi tech stack and Solana-based DEX, Phoenix.

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