Full-Time
Lead Software Engineer
Developer Infrastructure
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
dYdX
51-200 employees
Decentralized trading platform for crypto assets
Compensation Overview
$175k - $270kAnnually
Senior, Expert
New York, NY, USA
- 5+ years experience working as a full-time developer
- You write secure, efficient, high quality code and have a good understanding of CS fundamentals
- You have a strong interest in the software development cycle and enabling the productivity of other engineers
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, open source software release, and/or developer infrastructure
- Build infrastructure for quickly creating test environments and emulating production-like traffic
- Own and define our blockchain upgrade strategy to make the best trade-off between safety and iteration speed
- Define the release cycle and manage forward and backward compatibility for the dYdX protocol, backend services, web app, and mobile app
- Improve the productivity of engineers across the organization
- Ensure best practices within the engineering team through guidance on architecture, code reviews, performance, testing, efficiency, and other engineering excellence improvements
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product
dYdX is a trading platform that specializes in crypto assets, offering services like margin trading, borrowing, and lending through Ethereum smart contracts. It stands out by providing a decentralized trading environment, allowing users to trade without a central authority, which reduces counterparty risk. Key features include margin trading with up to 10x leverage, perpetual contracts, and tools for portfolio management. The goal of dYdX is to make the benefits of decentralized finance—such as security and transparency—accessible to a broader audience of serious crypto traders.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$87M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 38%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The successful upgrade to dYdX Chain v5.0.0 introduces new features like isolated markets and LP Vaults, enhancing trading capabilities.
- Anchorage Digital's support for dYdX staking signifies growing institutional interest and participation in the platform.
- Strategic partnerships, such as with Privy for seamless onboarding, demonstrate dYdX's commitment to improving user experience and accessibility.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive DeFi market requires continuous innovation to maintain dYdX's leading position.
- The transition of leadership with Antonio Juliano stepping down as CEO could lead to strategic uncertainties.
What makes dYdX unique
- dYdX offers a decentralized and trustless trading environment, reducing counterparty risk compared to centralized exchanges.
- The platform's focus on perpetual contracts and high leverage options sets it apart from other DeFi platforms.
- dYdX's recent migration to the Cosmos ecosystem enhances its scalability and transaction speed, distinguishing it from Ethereum-based competitors.
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!