RESPONSIBILITIES: Write low latency financial software that will process billions of dollars a day worth of trading volume, including order book matching engines, trading engines, and REST & Websocket API endpoints Develop open source blockchain-based code that powers the dYdX protocol Build high performance REST & WebSocket APIs to power our frontend app as well as programmatic traders Write open source TypeScript & Python clients that allow users to interact directly with our on-chain smart contracts Work together with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product Architect performant and reliable backend systems Mentor and develop junior engineers

REQUIREMENTS: 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 experience with or are open to learning JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Express, WebSockets, Docker You are a fast learner who can quickly master new technologies

NICE TO HAVES: You've worked on high quality products in the finance or security space Interest in fullstack development. Experience building Web Services, SQL, CSS, React, Redux You have an strong interest in decentralized finance You have experience building blockchain applications / smart contracts CS Degree or equivalent experience