Serotonin is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join our client in leading the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics. As a key member of their team, you will design, build, and maintain robust systems for data from DeFi protocols, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to making their platform world-class.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of professional development experience
• Experience developing production-quality software in high-performance languages. We currently use Python, Next.s & Typescript but are open
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks and related technologies such as Dagster, Prefect, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Flink, etc
• Experience with building backend systems
• Demonstrated experience in optimizing front-end performance and familiarity with browser APIs
• Ability to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment
• Passion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem, with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols, blockchain networks, and various other data sources
• Contribute to making our platform world-class
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their system requirements and provide the necessary support to help their productivity
• Implement quality control measures to ensure system integrity and quality
• Actively participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standards
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the platform
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus but not required
• Experience with Hardhat & Postgres preferred
• Enthusiasm for the space, especially DeFi, is very much desired
• Background in smart contract development (e.g., Solidity) or contributions to the DeFi community through research or open-source projects

Benefits

• Remote first - work from anywhere in the US & CAN!
• Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation
• Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country 'office visit' perk
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees
• Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse setup provided
• $1,000 WFH stipend upon joining
• $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses
• Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data
• Unlimited vacation policy
• 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks
• Fertility benefits