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Ellipsis Labs

Orderbook spot exchange on Solana blockchain

Software Engineer

Full-Time
$150k - $200k/yr
Entry
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience building software through coursework, personal projects, research, or internships in one or more of TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java, C, or C++; ability to write clear, tested code.
  • Solid computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and systems thinking, plus familiarity with Git and basic debugging.
  • Ability to make informed trade-offs with business context.
  • Curiosity about decentralized finance or cryptocurrency; prior domain experience is not required.
Responsibilities
  • Build product features and/or platform components across the front end, back end, infrastructure, or on-chain systems, based on skills and interest.
  • Own scoped projects end-to-end, from problem definition and design through implementation, testing, deployment, and 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 development using React/JavaScript, backend APIs/services, infrastructure/DevOps using Docker, CI/CD, or cloud, or on-chain/low-level systems.
  • Familiarity with blockchain technology; Solana is a plus.
  • Interest or experience in fintech/trading.
  • Rust or TypeScript proficiency.

About the company

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Ellipsis Labs

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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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What believers are saying

  • Ellipsis Labs raised $21M in November 2025 from Haun, Paradigm, and Electric.
  • Phoenix processed over $75B volume by December 2025, proving product-market fit.
  • Solflare routed perpetuals to Phoenix in August 2026, expanding distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Phoenix perps still sat in private beta in December 2025, delaying meaningful derivatives revenue.
  • US users and sanctioned jurisdictions cannot access Phoenix, shrinking growth and inviting compliance scrutiny.
  • Hyperliquid, Binance, and Solana wallets can undercut Phoenix liquidity before Atlas ships.

What makes Ellipsis Labs unique

  • Phoenix matched or beat Binance pricing on Solana spot by December 2025.
  • Ellipsis Labs built fully on-chain, non-custodial matching without a cranker.
  • Atlas targets verifiable finance, combining Solana-like performance with Ethereum-scale applications.

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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

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Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Crypto Careers
Jul 12th, 2026
Senior Product Engineer.

Senior Product Engineer. New York, New York Full Time Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building differentiated products and infrastructure in decentralized finance. The company developed Phoenix, the leading order book spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, and a top 10 DEX (decentralized exchange) with >$50B in volume since inception in 2023. Ellipsis Labs is building Atlas, a blockchain for verifiable finance. Verifiable finance enables financial applications to combine the performance of traditional finance with DeFi's transparency. All roles are in the Ellipsis Labs office in New York City. The opportunity. Ellipsis Labs is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will: * Spec, build, and maintain professional-grade applications * Drive ambitious product initiatives (which may include entirely new product lines) from inception to completion: specification, architecture, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance Qualifications. Required. * 3+ years of experience building user-facing software products with high quality and well-documented production code * Experience building great UX with modern frontend frameworks, specifically React + TypeScript * Ability to work across the product engineering stack * Ability to make informed product decisions based on relevant business context * Deep respect and empathy for users * A demonstrated track record of high agency, willingness to dive into unfamiliar technical and non-technical areas, and a team-first attitude * Passion for decentralized finance Preferred. * Experience working with blockchain technology, specifically Solana * Interest in quant trading or fintech * Product design or product management experience Benefits. * Above-market salary and equity compensation * Unlimited and encouraged PTO * Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents * Lunch and dinner provided at the office * Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences Compensation Range: $150K - $250K

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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
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LinkedIn
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