Full-Time
Staff Backend Engineer
Perpetual Contract Trading Platform
Senior, Expert
Remote in USA + 1 more
- We've built the world's leading decentralized exchange for 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, Bain, NerdWallet, Facebook, Lyft 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
- 7+ years of backend engineering experience and or security engineering/cybersecurity experience
- You write secure, efficient, high quality code and have a strong understanding of CS fundamentals
- You have experience with or are open to learning Solidity, Go JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Express, WebSockets, Docker, AWS, Terraform
- You are a fast learner who can quickly master new technologies
- Partner with developers to continuously review and assess new software releases, identify the risks, and help provide solutions
- Assess and lead integrations of security partners and tools as needed
- Investigate events, triage potential incidents and work closely with our teams during these incidents to help drive response efforts
- Review new and existing system designs to ensure we have secure and reliable backend systems
- Ability to discover and patch security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10)
- Proactively identify and reduce security risks in our code base
- Find and remove outdated and vulnerable code and code libraries
- Write and review secure smart contract and protocol code
- Develop security training and guidance to internal development teams
- Work together with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product
- Manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise
- You have interest in building out a team of security engineers
- You have a strong interest in decentralized finance
- You have experience building blockchain applications, or smart contracts
- You have experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
- CS Degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred location NYC
dYdX is building an open platform for advanced cryptofinancial products, powered by the Ethereum blockchain. The company is primarily focused on constructing robust infrastructure to trade perpetuals, allowing users to take short, long, and option positions.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$87M
Headquarters
New York, New York
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↑ 8%1 year growth
↑ 17%2 year growth
↑ 97%Benefits
Health: We offer top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
Food: Enjoy fully catered lunch and snacks every day each week
Vacation: Take as much time off as you need to be productive
Ownership: Meaningful equity and competitive compensation.
Wellness: Monthly fitness, wellness, and gym reimbursements.
Relaxation: Events, offsites, and board game nights with the team!