Full-Time

Software Engineer

Data Apis

Posted on 9/2/2024

Dune Analytics

Dune Analytics

51-200 employees

Community-driven Ethereum data analytics platform

Data & Analytics
Crypto & Web3

Mid

Remote in USA

Fully remote-first approach within a distributed team with flexible working hours.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Postgres
Requirements
  • 4+ years experience including 6+ months of working with Rust.
  • Deep understanding of systems programming concepts, particularly in high-performance or real-time applications.
  • Familiar with technologies like Parquet or similar and have experience optimizing data storage and retrieval processes.
  • Ability to go deeper than 'just use postgres' when building software.
  • Enjoy tackling performance problems, optimizing CPU usage, reducing latency, and implementing efficient caching mechanisms.
  • Strong ability to diagnose complex problems, particularly in distributed and real-time systems, and implement efficient solutions.
  • Work well in a team environment, are comfortable discussing technical issues, and can effectively collaborate with other engineers to achieve common goals.
  • Excited about exploiting old and exploring new ways to improve system performance and reliability.
Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, real-time APIs using Rust, ensuring they meet the industry-pioneering performance and stability requirements of our users.
  • Work closely with the team to develop new features, such as better interpretation layers, enhanced data decoding, and improved API coverage for various blockchain data.
  • Work on performance improvements such as optimizing CPU usage, improving latency, and implementing caching strategies for better data fetching.
  • Explore and implement cutting-edge data storage solutions, improvements, and future explorations.
  • Focus on stability improvements, improving recovery processes, and enhancing the robustness of our real-time systems.
  • Contribute to the internal developer experience by improving local test setups, integration tests, and incremental deployment processes.
  • Work on one of the fastest engineering teams in the industry.

Dune Analytics provides a platform for analyzing Ethereum data, catering to both individual users and large organizations. Users can explore and share Ethereum data for free, while premium features are available through a subscription model. The platform stands out from competitors by being community-driven and offering a user-friendly interface that simplifies data exploration. Dune Analytics aims to grow its team and expand its product offerings, making Ethereum analytics accessible and valuable to a wide audience.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$77.3M

Headquarters

Oslo, Norway

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dune's $69 million Series B funding supports its growth and product expansion.
  • Integration with Layer-2 solutions enhances Dune's analytics capabilities for Ethereum scaling.
  • Rising DeFi platforms present opportunities for Dune to expand its analytics offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Nansen and Glassnode threatens Dune's market position.
  • Acquisition of smlXL may alienate users who value Dune's community-driven ethos.
  • Challenges in DuneAI's query interpretation could lead to user dissatisfaction.

What makes Dune Analytics unique

  • Dune Analytics offers free access to Ethereum data, attracting a wide user base.
  • The platform's natural language processing simplifies data queries for non-technical users.
  • Dune's partnerships with OpenSea and Flashbots enhance its data offerings and market reach.

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Benefits

A competitive salary and equity package

A remote role with truly flexible working hours within a fully distributed team

5 weeks paid vacation + local public holidays

Regular offsites with the team in various exciting locations

Stipend for setting up your home office / co-working space

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