dYdX

Frontend Developer - Marketing Optimization (Part-Time Contract)

Europe

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Decentralized Finance, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Frontend Developer (Part-Time)

Employment Type: Part-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

At dYdX, you'll have the opportunity to build state-of-the-art decentralized technologies that will redefine global financial markets. By joining us at this stage in our growth, you will help make fundamental decisions that will shape the course of dYdX.

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About dYdX

  • We've built the software underlying the world’s leading decentralized exchange for advanced trading of crypto derivatives.
  • dYdX is founded by an ex-Coinbase, ex-Uber engineer, with a Princeton CS background.
  • Our team has previous experience at Coinbase, Uniswap, Google, Amazon, Lyft, Meta, and other top companies.
  • We're a world-class team with top backers and advisors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Polychain Capital, Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Naval Ravikant, Elad Gil, and more.

Role Overview

We're seeking a part-time frontend developer to support our marketing initiatives by implementing UI updates, optimizing landing pages, and maintaining our web properties. This role is perfect for an experienced developer who wants to contribute to a cutting-edge DeFi platform while maintaining work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Marketing-Driven Development: Implement UI updates including banners, pop-ups, modals, and announcement bars to support marketing campaigns.
  • Content Management: Update copy and components across homepage and product surfaces using React/js.
  • Landing Page Development: Collaborate with the design team to create visually polished landing pages and campaign modules.
  • Analytics Integration: Integrate tracking pixels, UTM parameters, and analytics tools to measure campaign performance.
  • Quality Assurance: Work closely with the marketing team to QA and deploy time-sensitive changes.
  • Code Maintenance: Maintain clean, modular, and reusable code that scales with our growing needs.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience: 2+ years of professional frontend development experience.
  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tanstack Query, Redux, and React.
  • Marketing Experience: Previous experience working with marketing or growth teams on campaign-related updates.
  • Analytics Tools: Comfortable integrating with analytics platforms, tag managers, and A/B testing tools.
  • Independent Work: Ability to work autonomously and deliver quickly in an async, global team environment.
  • Attention to Detail: Proven ability to translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect UI implementations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with React Query for state management.
  • Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and/or styled-components.
  • Understanding of web performance optimization.
  • Experience in the crypto/DeFi space.
  • Knowledge of conversion optimization principles.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Compensation: Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
  • Flexible Schedule: Work on your own schedule within European business hours.
  • Remote Work: Fully remote position with occasional team collaboration.
  • Cutting-Edge Projects: Work on innovative DeFi products processing billions.
  • Growth Opportunity: Potential to expand role based on performance and company needs.

How to Apply

Please submit your application including:

  • Resume/CV highlighting relevant frontend experience.
  • Portfolio showcasing React-based projects and marketing-focused work.
  • Brief cover letter explaining your interest in dYdX and availability.
  • Examples of landing pages or marketing campaigns you've implemented.

Skills

Frontend Development
UI Development
Landing Page Development
React
JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Analytics Integration
Tracking Pixels
UTM Parameters

dYdX

Decentralized trading platform for crypto assets

About dYdX

dYdX is a trading platform that specializes in cryptocurrency, offering services like margin trading, borrowing, and lending through Ethereum smart contracts. It allows users to trade without a central authority, reducing counterparty risk, and generates revenue through transaction fees and service charges. Key features include margin trading with up to 10x leverage, perpetual contracts, and tools for portfolio management. The goal of dYdX is to provide the benefits of decentralized finance, such as security and transparency, to a broader audience of serious crypto traders.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$92.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health: We offer top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance.
Food: Enjoy fully catered lunch and snacks every day each week
Vacation: Take as much time off as you need to be productive
Ownership: Meaningful equity and competitive compensation.
Wellness: Monthly fitness, wellness, and gym reimbursements.
Relaxation: Events, offsites, and board game nights with the team!

Risks

Increased competition from decentralized exchanges like Uniswap and Sushiswap challenges market position.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could impact operations and compliance with financial regulations.
Migration to Cosmos ecosystem may pose technical challenges and affect user experience.

Differentiation

dYdX offers decentralized trading with Ethereum smart contracts, ensuring security and transparency.
The platform provides margin trading with up to 10x leverage, attracting experienced traders.
dYdX's integration with Phantom Wallet expands access to Solana users, increasing trading volume.

Upsides

Integration with Layer 2 solutions reduces costs and increases throughput, enhancing competitiveness.
The move to Cosmos ecosystem boosts scalability and interoperability, attracting more users.
Partnership with Anchorage Digital for institutional staking increases liquidity and participation.

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