Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend

ether.fi

ether.fi

51-200 employees

Ethereum staking and restaking platform

Compensation Overview

$170k - $200k/yr

+ Performance-based incentives + Token allocation grant

New York, NY, USA + 1 more

More locations: Denver, CO, USA

Remote

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Observability
Requirements
  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering and problem solving
  • 5+ years of professional coding experience
  • You have shipped impressive products with thousands of real users
Responsibilities
  • Own core areas of our backend systems, and extend current functionality to improve throughput and latency
  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable transaction processing services to support high-throughput, low-latency financial transactions
  • Tackle the challenges in user frictions for their card transactions being declined
  • Drive improvements in our Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation, observability, and monitoring systems
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in credit card transaction processor such as Paymentology, Episode 6, etc.

Ether.fi provides a platform for Ethereum staking and restaking. It lets users stake their ETH to earn rewards and, through a partnership with EigenLayer, participate in restaking to earn additional rewards by validating software modules built on Ethereum. Users maintain control of their private keys, reducing counterparty risk compared to traditional node operators. Revenue comes from a small fee on staking rewards to cover platform maintenance and support. The service targets crypto enthusiasts and institutions looking to maximize returns from ETH staking, while keeping security and decentralization in focus. The company’s goal is to offer a secure, accessible way to earn staking and restaking rewards and to grow participation in decentralized staking across the Ethereum ecosystem.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$28.3M

Headquarters

George Town, Cayman Islands

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $3B ETH committed to ETHGas on April 15, 2026, builds blockspace forward market.
  • $25M invested in Plume Nest RWA vault on March 19, 2026, diversifies yields.
  • Liquid Reserve Vault delivers 5.58% APY on USDC/USDT for U.S. clients.

What critics are saying

  • ETHGas fails thresholds, ether.fi withdraws $3B ETH in 6-12 months.
  • EigenLayer slashing penalizes 2.8M staked ETH in 3-9 months.
  • SEC rules delist U.S. users, halving $6B+ TVL in 6-12 months.

What makes ether.fi unique

  • Ether.fi enables stakers to control keys, minimizing counterparty risk.
  • Ether.fi partners with EigenLayer for restaking additional rewards.
  • Ether.fi uses Veda’s Boring Architecture for modular Liquid Vaults.

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4 weeks work-from-anywhere

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Gym Membership

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Relocation Assistance

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Pet Insurance

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Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

12%
Yahoo Finance
Apr 15th, 2026
ether.fi commits $3B in ETH to ETHGas to build forward market for Ethereum execution

Ether.fi has committed approximately $3 billion in ETH to ETHGas under a three-year agreement, representing roughly 40% of its current holdings. The deal gives the blockspace marketplace access to a deeper validator base as it builds a forward market for Ethereum execution. ETHGas is developing a preconfirmation platform that allows validators to pre-sell future block inclusion rights up to ten minutes ahead, moving away from Ethereum's current 12-second spot auction system. For ether.fi, which manages over 2.8 million staked ETH, the partnership represents a bet on predictable execution and forward pricing as Ethereum's institutional adoption grows. The arrangement aims to enable use cases including faster DeFi liquidations, optimised trading and reduced transaction latency, potentially bringing scheduling and execution certainty to Ethereum similar to traditional financial markets.

Cointelegraph
Mar 29th, 2026
Ethereum 'flippening' odds rise, but it won't involve Bitcoin.

Ethereum 'flippening' odds rise, but it won't involve Bitcoin. 2 hours ago Polymarket traders now see a real risk of ETH losing its number-two crypto ranking in 2026, with odds jumping from 17% to over 59% this year. Cointelegraph in your social feed Ether's (ETH) grip on the cryptocurrency market's number-two spot is weakening, not because it is getting any closer to overtaking Bitcoin (BTC), but because the stablecoin economy is booming. Key takeaways: * Ether's hold on crypto's number-two spot weakens as Tether's growth accelerates. * ETH has lagged top stablecoins USDT and USDC in growth over the past five years. Ethereum's no. 2 ranking at risk in 2026. In the past five years, Ether has vastly underperformed its top competitors for the no. 2 spot, primarily Tether's stablecoin USDT (USDT). On a five-year rolling basis, ETH's market capitalization grew by roughly 11.75% to around $240 billion. In comparison, USDT, the third-largest cryptocurrency, grew 622.50% in the same period, with its market cap reaching over $184 billion. Even XRP (XRP) and USD Coin (USDC) have outperformed Ether's growth. As a result, more traders are betting on Ethereum's flippening in 2026. On Polymarket's betting platform, for instance, over 59% of punters placed bets in favor of Ether losing the number-two spot in 2026. These odds were just 17% at the year's beginning. Why has Ethereum lagged behind Tether? Ethereum and Tether grow differently because one is crypto, the other is fiat. Ethereum's market value depends largely on ETH's price rising, and that has been difficult to sustain in 2026 as crypto markets come under pressure from macro headwinds such as US tariffs, the US and Israel vs. Iran war, and fading expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. That weakness has also been reflected in institutional demand. US spot Ethereum ETFs saw assets under management fall by about 65%, dropping to $11.76 billion in March from $31.86 billion in October last year, underscoring how the appetite for ETH has decreased over the past few months. Tether, by contrast, grows when capital flows into stablecoins and investors buy "crypto dollars." That tends to happen when traders want safety, liquidity, or flexibility instead of exposure to volatile assets like ETH. The total stablecoin market is now worth $310 billion, compared to around $5 billion in 2020, with Tether's share at 58%. Demand for this kind of "dry powder," capital parked in a dollar-pegged asset while investors wait for better crypto entry points, usually stays firm during risk-off periods. Ethereum needs a stronger risk appetite to lift ETH's price, while Tether benefits when investors turn defensive. That helps explain why ETH market cap growth has lagged behind USDT despite remaining one of crypto's core infrastructure assets. Can the ETH price fall further in 2026? From a technical perspective, Ether faces risks of further price declines in 2026. As of Sunday, it was trading inside what appears to be a "bear flag" pattern, which increases the odds of resolving to the downside, given the price breaks decisively below the structure's lower trendline. ETH price risks falling toward the flag's measured downside target at around $1,250 by June if the breakdown below the lower trend line persists. Markets Outlook Get critical insights to spot investment opportunities, mitigate risks, and refine your trading strategies.

BitcoinWorld
Mar 19th, 2026
Ether.fi invests $25M in Plume's Nest RWA protocol for institutional yields

Ether.fi, a leading liquid restaking protocol, has committed $25 million to Nest, Plume's tokenised real-world asset yield protocol. The investment aims to provide users with access to institutional-grade yields from tangible assets, bridging traditional finance and decentralised finance. The integration will occur in two phases. Initially, Ether.fi will reallocate assets into the nBASIS vault, backed by Superstate's USCC fund. Subsequently, Nest's complete suite of RWA vaults will be integrated into Ether.fi's interface. Plume co-founder Teddy Pornprinya noted that users increasingly seek sustainable, diversified yield sources beyond traditional DeFi mechanisms. The partnership addresses growing demand for stable returns as regulatory frameworks mature and stablecoin adoption expands, positioning RWA infrastructure as essential for the sector's future growth.

Crypto Economy
Mar 19th, 2026
EtherFi and Plume launch Nest Vault with Superstate's USCC.

EtherFi and Plume launch Nest Vault with Superstate's USCC. * Guido Battigelli * Published: March 19, 2026 * 7:39 pm * Updated: March 19, 2026 * 7:40 pm Home > flash news > EtherFi and Plume launch Nest Vault with Superstate's USCC. Table of Contents EtherFi integrated with Plume Network to offer its users access to real-world asset (RWA) yields through the Nest Vault infrastructure. The first phase of the integration includes a reallocation toward the nBASIS vault, powered by Superstate's USCC fund, which generates returns through crypto basis strategies, staking, and U.S. Treasury securities. The integration will reach more than $6 billion in EtherFi client deposits, making RWAs a native yield source within the platform. In a second phase, access will be embedded directly into the EtherFi interface, eliminating the need to interact with off-chain processes or other intermediaries. Teddy Pornprinya, co-founder and CBO of Plume, noted that DeFi yields are increasingly compressed, while users of platforms like EtherFi demand more sustainable and diversified return sources, something only RWAs can offer at scale. The Nest Vault architecture reduces the operational complexity associated with institutional strategies without sacrificing transparency or structured risk parameters. Disclaimer: Crypto Economy Flash News are based on verified public and official sources. Their purpose is to provide fast, factual updates about relevant events in the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. This information does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendation. Readers are encouraged to verify all details through official project channels before making any related decisions. Technology TL;DR: T-REX Network launched a blockchain built with Polygon technology to serve as the compliance reference layer for ERC-3643 tokens. Tokeny, a subsidiary of Apex TL;DR BNB Chain's tokenized real-world asset (RWA) value surpasses $3 billion, ranking second only to Ethereum and confirming strong network growth. The ecosystem expands rapidly TL;DR: Ironlight raised $21 million in a Series A round to expand its regulated marketplace for tokenized securities in the U.S. The platform operates as Solana News TL;DR Solana set a record with $650 billion in stablecoin transfers during February. Solana briefly surpassed Ethereum in RWA holders but trails in capital. SOL Real World Assets (RWA) News TL;DR: Plume brings tokenized institutional funds to Solana through Nest, its yield distribution protocol for real-world assets. The integration with Perena allows Solana users to Real World Assets (RWA) News TL;DR: The tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA) is now a reality; in fact, it is a trend that is no longer theoretical. Currently, it is Follow Crypto Economy on Social Networks Crypto Tutorials Crypto Reviews

Cryptopolitan
Jan 21st, 2026
Etherfi launches a U.S. Liquid Reserve Vault, expanding access to its DeFi infrastructure

Etherfi launches a U.S. Liquid Reserve Vault, expanding access to its DeFi infrastructure. In this post: * Etherfi has launched a U.S. Reserve Vault, expanding access to Etherfi's DeFi-native vault infrastructure. * The vault is currently live for U.S. clients only, aiming to maximize USD-denominated returns for American users. * The Liquid Reserve Vault is a Midas-powered vault that provides U.S. clients with access to DeFi to earn rewards on their USDC/USDT holdings. Etherfi has launched a Liquid Reserve Vault for American users, aiming to maximize USD-denominated returns on their USDT and USDC holdings. The launch expands access to Etherfi's DeFi-native vault infrastructure. The Liquid reserve vault offers a simple way for users to earn rewards on their USD holdings via a set of DeFi opportunities. For instance, a user may deposit USDC or USDT, which is then lent to Morpho, a permissionless lending protocol that offers competitive yields. The vault uses Midas infrastructure and is available for U.S. clients as of now. Liquids Reserve Vault auto rebalances USDT/USDC deposits. Ethereum's shift of its consensus mechanism to Proof of Stake changed the way holders earn rewards on their ETH holdings. The challenge posed, however, is that staking locks capital and limits flexibility. The Etherfi protocol addressed the issue by enabling users to earn Ethereum stacking rewards and by adding native staking and liquidity via a liquid staking token. Stakers can mint eETH that retains liquidity while automatically compounding rewards. Early staking protocols prioritized liquidity and rewards, but Etherfi went further by adding user ownership and decentralization. The launch of Liquid Reserve Vault builds on Etherfi's liquid ecosystem, which allows users to save, grow, and spend crypto easily. The evolution outlines how the ecosystem has matured from liquid staking to staking, and now to a non-custodial model that blends both. The Liquid Reserve Vault allows users to deposit USDC or USDT, which is automatically rebalanced across protocols. The current split is approximately 55% in the Sentora PYUSD on Ethereum, with an estimated APY of 5.58%, and a 45% distribution for withdrawal liquidity, providing quick access. Yields generated are compounded automatically with no platform fees. Etherfi's Total Locked Value has climbed to $8.68 billion as of now, based on data delivered by DeFiLlama. The liquid stacking protocol now offers a 14-day trailing APY of 6.99% for USD and 4.71% for ETH. The BTC yield and HYPE yield offer 2.18% and 2.32% APY, respectively. Etherfi's Liquid Reserve Vault adds to its liquid stacking yield suite. The Etherfi Liquid USD vault offers users an earning opportunity from a diversified basket of market-neutral yield opportunities while providing exposure to the Etherfi ecosystem. The vault allows users to deposit USD, USDT, DAI, and USDe that are then deployed to a set of DeFi protocols. The vault may start using AAVE, Curve/Convex, Gearbox, and Pendle, and later scales to new yield sources such as Uniswap V3, Morpho Blue, and Aura/Balancer. Additionally, Etherfi has an Ethereum liquid stacking vault, an automated strategy vault that provides Etherfi customers with access to their eETH in the DeFi ecosystem. The liquid vault allows users to deposit eETH, weETH, or WETH, and the vault automatically allocates funds across a variety of DeFi positions, generating rewards while saving on gas fees through transaction bundling. The Liquid BTC Vault, built on Veda infrastructure, provides a simple way for users to earn from a diverse set of BTC yield markets, including bespoke liquidity deals, pre-launch farming, and token incentives. The Liquid BTC Vault has many deposit options, including eBTC, WBTC, LBTC, and cbBTC. The vault used a range of lending and borrowing protocols, such as AAVE and Morpho, to take advantage of rate arbitrage across BTC assets and competitive stablecoin yields. Etherfi also launched a Liquid HYPE Yield vault built on the Midas infrastructure, allowing users to earn from a diversified basket of HYPE yield opportunities. Users can deposit HYPE and beHYPE, which are then deployed to an evolving set of DeFi protocols. Claim your free seat in an exclusive crypto trading community - limited to 1,000 members.