Software Engineer

Summary

Join Gauntlet, a leader in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing risk and incentives for over $46 billion in customer TVL. We are a Series B company with a remote-first culture, publishing cutting-edge research and working with the largest protocols and networks in the industry. We are seeking a skilled engineer to design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols and other sources. This role requires significant experience in backend systems, high-performance languages, and distributed data processing. Gauntlet offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of decentralized finance.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of professional development experience
• Experience with building backend systems
• Experience developing production-quality software in high-performance languages
• Experience with dynamic isolated environments and operational alerting
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks and related technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Flink, etc
• 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
• Interests or 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
• Background in working with complex data sets in data-rich environments
• Experience with languages and tooling related to complex streaming problems
• Familiarity with cloud solutions like Google Cloud Platform or AWS

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 provided
• $1,600 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