Dapper Labs

Design-Centric Senior Front-End Engineer

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, EntertainmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: (Salary information not provided)

Dapper Labs is seeking a Design-Centric Senior Front-End Engineer to develop leading blockchain-based consumer experiences. This role focuses on creating inspiring new products, tackling unsolved problems, and developing groundbreaking solutions in the exciting space of blockchain and entertainment. You will work with a passionate and committed team, exercising autonomy and ownership over your work. The goal is to deliver delightful user experiences and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in building frontend applications using modern technologies.
  • Project Lifecycle: Experience in the lifecycle of a project from inception to scale, utilizing appropriate technologies.
  • Design Sense: A good eye for design, capable of building delightful experiences with some design direction and a solid understanding of user experience principles.
  • CSS Expertise: Strong knowledge of modern CSS and CSS frameworks.
  • JavaScript Proficiency: Good knowledge of JavaScript, with experience using modern JavaScript libraries, particularly Next.js and React.
  • Shipping Quality Code: Experience shipping high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with others to improve the product.
  • Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to drive product development.

Responsibilities

  • Make every user interaction with the product a delightful and polished experience.
  • Contribute to the ideation, design, and creation of a first-of-a-kind new product.
  • Adopt best practices in software development and refine the team's workflow.
  • Ship features with the users in mind, striving to provide them with a great experience.

Bonus Points

  • Experience utilizing AI solutions and exploring new technologies to boost productivity and ship features faster.
  • Experience with blockchain technologies.

Company Information

Dapper Labs is the world's first blockchain entertainment company. We are the creators of industry-leading experiences including CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, NFL All Day, Disney Pinnacle, as well as Dapper Wallet – the simplest way to manage your assets and use the blockchain. We are also the original developers behind Flow, a new decentralized blockchain designed from the ground up for scalability and ease of use. Our mission at Dapper Labs is to make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies. We have raised over $600M from leading and notable investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Coatue.

Skills

JavaScript
React
Next.js
CSS
CSS frameworks
User Experience Principles
Project Lifecycle Management
Design Sense
Communication Skills
Collaboration

Dapper Labs

Creates blockchain-based digital collectibles and games

About Dapper Labs

Dapper Labs creates digital experiences using blockchain technology, focusing on digital collectibles and gaming. Their products allow users to collect, trade, and interact with unique digital assets. Notable offerings include CryptoKitties, where users breed digital cats, and Cheeze Wizards, a battle royale game. They also partnered with LaLiga for LaLiga Golazos, a platform for football fans to collect digital memorabilia, and Disney Pinnacle, which features digital pin trading for Disney fans. Dapper Labs generates revenue through direct sales of digital assets and transaction fees from trades, fostering an active community. The company prioritizes security and decentralization, ensuring users truly own their digital assets, while also supporting the professional growth of its team. Dapper Labs aims to blend blockchain technology with digital entertainment, providing unique experiences for collectors and gamers.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$602.5MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Active Professional Development
Leadership Opportunities
Speaker Travel Budget
Flexible Parental Leave Policies
Flexible Time Off & Remote Work Policy
Commuter Reimbursement
Holistic Initiatives
Fitness Reimbursements
Expanded Insurance
“Live-the-Brand” Products
Top-Line Equipment
Company-Paid Phone Plan
Zen Workspace
Staying Together

Risks

A $4 million settlement indicates potential legal vulnerabilities in Dapper Labs' business model.
Intensifying competition in the NFT market could challenge Dapper Labs' market position.
Reliance on major franchise partnerships poses risks if these are not renewed.

Differentiation

Dapper Labs pioneered blockchain-based digital collectibles with products like CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot.
The company collaborates with major franchises like Disney and the NFL for unique digital experiences.
Dapper Labs emphasizes user ownership and security in its blockchain technology offerings.

Upsides

Dapper Labs is Canada's top unicorn, valued at over $7.6 billion as of 2023.
Partnerships with Disney and NFL expand Dapper Labs' reach in digital collectibles.
Investor confidence is strong, with $13.5 million raised in a recent equity offering.

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