Software Engineer Decentralized Finance Application

Compensation: $165K-$205K USD base + performance bonus + equity
Location: Remote (US & Canada)

About the Company

A leading organization in quantitative research and risk management for decentralized finance (DeFi), this company helps safeguard billions in on-chain assets through cutting-edge analytics and automation. With a growing, globally distributed team and strong institutional backing, the company operates at the intersection of finance, data science, and blockchain infrastructure building tools that power the next generation of decentralized financial systems.

About the Role

Were seeking a Software Engineer to join a newly formed product pod responsible for developing a next-generation decentralized application. This app enables users to interact directly with vault assets depositing, withdrawing, and analyzing performance through an intuitive interface.

This is a backend-leaning (80%) but product-focused role, ideal for engineers who want to own full-stack features and build high-impact user experiences. Youll design and deliver critical components that connect the data layer with customer-facing functionality such as analytics dashboards, vault workflows, and on-chain interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack features for the companys decentralized application.

• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers to deliver seamless and integrated user experiences.

• Own and evolve backend services and data architectures powering live, user-facing products.

• Participate in systems design and architecture discussions to ensure scalability and reliability.

• Engage in code reviews and design sessions, setting best practices for quality and maintainability.

• Translate product and research requirements into robust, effective technical implementations.

• Diagnose and resolve complex software issues to maintain platform performance and reliability.

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers within the engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on backend or full-stack development.

• Strong proficiency in Python (preferred) or TypeScript experience with other modern languages also considered.

• Proven ability to design, build, and own production-ready web applications end-to-end.

• Hands-on experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and backend systems for live customer-facing products.

• Experience building and shipping user-facing applications in SaaS or product-oriented environments (dashboards, analytics, transactional systems, etc.).

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of DeFi, dApp architecture, or on-chain interaction patterns.

• Background in fintech, financial data systems, or transaction-based products.

• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript).

• Exposure to Solidity or Rust (not required but valued).

• Experience scaling applications in startup or small team environments.

• Understanding of data pipelines, ETL, and data integration in production systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $165K-$205K USD 

• Additional: Performance-based annual bonus + equity (options)

• Location: Fully remote open to candidates in the U.S. and Canada (visa sponsorship possible on a case-by-case basis)

• Benefits:

  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • $1,000 WFH setup stipend on joining

  • Monthly wellness and internet reimbursements

  • Unlimited paid time off

  • 12 weeks fully paid parental leave

  • Fertility and family planning benefits

  • Regular in-person retreats and mentorship opportunities

Summary

Join a product-focused engineering team building one of the most advanced decentralized finance applications in the space. Youll have direct ownership of backend architecture and product experiences, helping shape the technical foundation for a platform that connects quantitative research, DeFi analytics, and on-chain asset management.