In this dynamic role, you’ll work on backend, frontend, or smart contracts, ensuring seamless functionality and integration across the platform. We are seeking a technically skilled candidate with experience in software engineering, keen on pushing the boundaries of decentralized technologies and passionate about delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions. Bring your unique skills to a team that values diversity in expertise and is committed to the growth of the Web3 ecosystem.

Perpetual Protocol is a leading derivatives exchange and we’ve facilitated over $38B in trading volume. If you are fascinated by cryptocurrency, DeFi and the future of finance, joining our team will put you at the forefront of one of the most important global trends of our era.

*This is a full-time position that is 100% remote, only open to people whose timezone within UTC +5 and UTC +11. This role will be entitled to an annual team token distribution.

Responsibilities

• Development and Integration: Develop, maintain, and deploy backend services, frontend interfaces, and smart contracts for a Web3 exchange application, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all functional aspects of the platform.
• Cross-Domain Collaboration: Work collaboratively with developers across various domains (backend, frontend, and smart contracts), with occasional pair programming. Proficiency in all areas isn’t required, but the ability to effectively collaborate is essential.
  • Smart Contracts: Implement or upgrade smart contracts using Solidity. A good understanding of mechanism design, MEV, tokenomics, and potential vulnerabilities is beneficial.
  • Backend: Develop and maintain necessary backend services for a Web3 exchange, including automated bots, containerization service, and database management, using TypeScript.
  • Frontend: Develop and maintain frontend interfaces using React.js, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience.
  • Research: Explore and document findings on other Web3 and DeFi platforms to inform development and innovation strategies.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in engineering at a software organization. This can include multiple internships, what we want to see is your familiarity with engineering best practices (sprints, code review, etc.) and a level of professionalism.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially written

Nice to Have

• Blockchain Development Experience:
  • Experienced in smart contract programming with Solidity, Vyper, or Rust, familiar with blockchain like Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos or StarkNet.
  • At least one year of hands-on experience in blockchain projects, with a strong interest in cryptoeconomics, game theory, DeFi or Web3 ecosystem.
• Frontend Expertise:
  • Proficient in React, capable of designing maintainable and reliable Web3 interfaces.
  • Experienced in integrating blockchain functionalities into user interfaces and conducting frontend tests for reliability.
• Backend Expertise:
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining cost-effective and maintainable Web3 backend systems using AWS.
  • Experienced in implementing sustainable system maintenance practices, including efficient monitor/log systems to enhance performance and manage costs.

Additional Note: Full expertise in all listed skills is not required and is unlikely. We welcome candidates with strengths in specific areas or those with cross-disciplinary skills.

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What are we all about?

We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.

Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.

Today, there are nearly 200 of us working remotely from over 45+ countries.

About Twinstake

Twinstake is a leading institutional staking provider which offers unrivaled knowledge and experience of the institutional market from our founding heritage coupled with deep crypto expertise and technology from our team of core devs and industry veterans.

We stand out in:

• Compliance and Risk Mitigation
• Non-custodial Solution
• Enhanced Reporting and Data
• Optimized Performance
• Premier Service

About the role

We are seeking a back-end software engineer for our platform team who is passionate about developing robust and scalable back-end systems. This role is pivotal in building and maintaining the technological backbone of our services, including API development, database management, and CI/CD processes. Your expertise will ensure our platform’s reliability, performance, and alignment with our compliance and risk mitigation strategies.

What you’re good at:

• Design and implement back-end services, including APIs, microservices, and database schemas, to support front-end applications and enhance user experience
• Lead the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment and ensure high-quality code releases
• Manage database migrations and optimizations to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define and meet project requirements, creating a seamless workflow between back-end and front-end components
• Advocate for and implement best practices in back-end development, including code reviews, testing, and security measures
• Participate in the planning and execution of DevOps strategies, working towards improving infrastructure automation and monitoring
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems, ensuring they meet the latest security and technology standards
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in back-end development, CI/CD, DevOps, and the crypto industry to continuously improve our platform

What you bring:

• Proven experience as a back-end developer, with a strong background in developing scalable and secure web applications
• Expertise in back-end languages and frameworks, Python preferred but will also consider other technologies (e.g. Java)
• Solid experience with database design, management, and migration strategies for relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Understanding of good software architecture (including cloud-native and serverless architectures).
• Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions
• A strong understanding of API development principles and experience building RESTful services
• Interest in DevOps practices and experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., AWS CDK, Terraform, Ansible) is highly desirable
• Experience in the crypto industry with an understanding of blockchain technologies and ideally staking mechanisms
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

What makes you stand out:

• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the software development community
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

What we offer:

• Exposure to innovative technologies in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
• Great internal growth and development
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and perks
• Flexible hybrid working

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What are we all about?

We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.

Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.

Today, there are nearly 200 of us working remotely from over 45+ countries.

Are you the one?

As a Consensus Research Engineer, you will tackle complex problems in designing and implementing consensus algorithms. Your role will involve a thorough analysis of existing algorithms, assessing their throughput, finality, and security aspects. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in consensus mechanisms, particularly within blockchain technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom consensus algorithms tailored to specific requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing consensus algorithms, evaluating their performance metrics, including throughput, finality, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize consensus mechanisms within blockchain systems.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and research in consensus algorithms and distributed computing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in consensus algorithms, with a strong understanding of their underlying principles and applications, especially within blockchain technology.
• Experience in designing and implementing consensus algorithms or related distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed computing problems and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in developing distributed systems.

This is a fully remote role, with flexibility to work on a diverse range of projects, and opportunities to attend leading global conferences in the field. Some of Nethermind Research’s past work includes:

• Fiat-Shamir Security of FRI and Related SNARKs
• Systematization of Knowledge for Decentralized Identities and Verifiable Credentials
• Attributable Consensus Solution for DV clustersproposal-attributable-consensus-solution-for-dv-clusters/104…
• Threshold Signature Schemes
• A DEX design with user privacy

Perks and benefits:

• Equity
• Fully remote
• Flexible working hours.

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