Polychain Capital

Full Stack Engineer, Reporting Systems - Contract 6mo

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, along with 3–5 years of professional full-stack engineering experience. They must be proficient in backend development using Go, Node.js, or Python, and have expertise in frontend development with React and TypeScript, as well as advanced SQL skills and familiarity with databases such as Postgres or BigQuery. Furthermore, candidates are expected to have proven experience designing and consuming APIs at scale, particularly those involving crypto or fintech data, and a solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals.

Responsibilities

The Full Stack Engineer will be responsible for architecting and building data pipelines, APIs, and user interfaces that power Polychain Capital’s reporting systems, including designing and implementing REST/GraphQL endpoints for on-chain and off-chain data, automating data ingestion from various sources, normalizing diverse crypto data types, managing relational and NoSQL databases, writing performant queries, building and maintaining accounting dashboards using React and TypeScript, integrating internal microservices and third-party APIs, collaborating with teams across Asset Operations, Finance, and Investments to gather requirements, documenting APIs and data models, upholding data privacy principles, enforcing crypto-specific security best practices, and participating in code reviews and threat modeling.

Skills

Go
Node.js
Python
React
TypeScript
SQL
Postgres
BigQuery
REST
GraphQL
API Design
Blockchain
Crypto
Fintech
Data Pipelines
Microservices
Accounting Dashboards
NoSQL Databases
Data Normalization

Polychain Capital

Hedge fund managing blockchain asset investments

About Polychain Capital

Polychain Capital focuses on managing a hedge fund that invests in blockchain-based digital assets, which are a new class of assets created through mathematical properties and cryptographic verification. The fund actively manages a portfolio of these assets to achieve high returns for its investors. Unlike many other investment firms, Polychain Capital specializes specifically in blockchain technologies and digital currencies, leveraging their expertise in this niche market. The goal of Polychain Capital is to provide exceptional returns for its investors by capitalizing on the growth and potential of blockchain assets.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$4,970.5MTotal Funding
DEBT_PPCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Performance Bonus

Risks

Competition from high-yield blockchain financial products like Superform's SuperUSDC Yield Product.
Shift in investor interest towards AI-driven blockchain applications may impact traditional focus.
Expansion of competitors like Yellow Card into B2B services could affect market share.

Differentiation

Polychain Capital focuses on actively managed portfolios of blockchain assets.
The firm invests in innovative blockchain projects like Hyperbolic and Talus Network.
Polychain Capital is a leader in funding zero-knowledge technology startups like Brevis Network.

Upsides

Increased interest in AI-integrated blockchain solutions boosts Polychain's investment potential.
The rise of zero-knowledge technology enhances privacy and efficiency in blockchain transactions.
Gaming industry's integration with blockchain opens new investment opportunities for Polychain.

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