Web3 Backend Engineer - Rust
3 days ago
Description
• CoW DAO aims to safeguard Ethereum users against DeFi risks. • Shape essential products and contribute broadly to the Ethereum ecosystem. • Full-time contractor role to build decentralised trading protocols. • Gain ownership of existing backend services and influence future features and products. • Work on off-chain services and developer-facing APIs to deliver reliable features. • Architect and design off-chain services supporting rapid blockchain evolution. • Write concurrent backend systems in Rust and develop understanding of auction mechanisms. • Collaborate closely with researchers and product teams to ship features. • Deliver high-quality code and maintain reliability of existing features.
Requirements
• You have at least 1 year + of productional experience with Rust (experience with C++ is a great bonus) • You have excellent computer science, programming, and algorithmic skills • Experience in web3 (ideally DeFi and Ethereum blockchain) • Experience with operating, maintaining, and architecting complex software systems • You care deeply about the quality, readability, observability, and testability of your code • You proactively give technical direction to improve performance, prevent issues, optimise data usage, and refactor the codebase • You are a team player, strong communicator, and gladly share your expertise with others • You collaborate effectively with a remote-first team on a large, open-source codebase • Ideally, someone senior who can mentor colleagues and provide direction. • You are excited to explore and gain experience with Ethereum
Benefits
• Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely • Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO • Periodic gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular trips • Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget • Learning budget: Use our learning budget to support your higher ambitions • Hardware budget: Take advantage of a hardware budget for acquiring necessary equipment • Make an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters! • Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life! • Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work-life balance through our robust flexible work policy and vacation allowance • Growth: If you're someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, CoW offers lots of opportunities for your individual growth
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