About the company
Our mission is to make markets universally fair and accessible. Who is UMA? We are a team, driven by a shared belief that markets should be universally accessible. Our goal is to enable anyone to attain or transfer any form of financial risk, thus empowering everyone to participate in a universally accessible financial system. We have built an optimistic oracle for web3, and are building a robust ecosystem around that core solution. Our growing team is relatively small but incredibly mighty, and strives to be an engaging leader in the DeFi community. Where are we headed: We’re building foundational infrastructure for web3 and developing high quality products to showcase this. Our road-map is robust, and with an iterative and continuous development philosophy, we’re always building. We’re a global team that values diverse perspectives and top tier talent. We’re growing internationally with the support of top tier investors and advisors.
Job Summary
Where do you fit in? You fit into the team as a Full stack engineer who has the skills and capabilities to work across the product and tech stack as needed. Maybe you're really passionate about front end, but your skills and abilities are more broad. Maybe you're a full stack engineer, but starting to learn solidity and wanting to become a smart contract engineer. This role is one that can fit into various products, in a capacity that aligns with the skill sets of the individual. If you're an amazing engineer but not sure which of our other job postings suit you- choose this one and we can help guide you along the way/
Our tech stack: Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, Solidity, web3, ethers, hardhat, React
Responsibilities
Software Development: Implement, test, and audit open-source client libraries that are used to interact with UMA smart contracts Backend: Write backend APIs for use by front ends and third parties to support services across the UMA ecosystem. Integrate directly with the Ethereum blockchain to efficiently process and store on-chain information Protocol Protection: Write off-chain bots to help maintain the solvency of the on-chain protocol Smart Contract Development: build complex smart contract systems that safely manage user funds Frontend Development: build delightful frontends that connect users with UMA smart contracts
Skills and Qualifications
2+ years full-time experience in Engineering at a software or financial services technology organization 1+ years full-time experience on a blockchain-based project, with knowledge of smart contract development Demonstrated ability to learn new tech and write secure and high quality code Passion for blockchain technology, cryptonomic protocol design, game theory, and decentralized finance
Our values: 1) We value each individual’s right to economic freedom 2) We value openness, honesty, and directness. 3) We value integrity. We value iterative learning. 4) We value taking smart risks. 5) We value creating an environment where everyone “does their best work”.
Compensation:
Pay packages include competitive salaries & substantial token options. Salaries range from $100-200K and your token allocation can grow with your voting rewards while you participate in the growing ecosystem. Take vacation when you need it (and we really mean it). 100% remote, which means we encourage you to create the work environment that you thrive in.
Risk Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Still want to know more? -Our team blends a mix of highly-sought engineers, developers and community builders with a traditional finance pedigree. Our fast-growing team includes a diverse background of experiences and has drawn talent from Google, Ernst & Young, IBM and Goldman Sachs. We’re a decentralized protocol governed by community members across the globe in a DAO, and supported by Risk Labs Foundation. -We value economic freedom, integrity, and taking smart risks. You’ll succeed if you’re a self-starter, kind, adaptable, and passionate about building impactful tools to make finance more equitable. -We are a remote-first international team and we support everyone to create an environment where they can do their best work. Teammates take the time off that they need and support each other to create an environment where they are happy, healthy, and inspired. We pride ourselves on being family-friendly as well as nomad-friendly. -You will not get bored at here. As part of the Risk Labs team, that works on UMA and other products, there is always lots of exciting work to do and problems to solve. UMA focuses on Open Source, Finance, Finance Technology, Software Engineering, and Fin Tech. Their company has offices in Remote. They have a small team that's between 11-50 employees. You can view their website at http://www.umaproject.org or find them on Twitter and LinkedIn.
