GTM Data Engineering Lead at dYdX

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, DeFi, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in data engineering, data analytics, or a similar discipline
2+ years of experience working with blockchain or order book data (e.g. experience indexing blocks, building dashboards in Dune or similar, working with market data from crypto exchanges)
Expertise in SQL, database technologies, cloud databases, and reporting technologies (BigQuery, GCP, and Mode or similar)
Proficient Python, ability to read and reason about the dYdX protocol (Go) and indexing (TypeScript) code
Familiarity with data visualization tools for reporting and insights
Solid understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and data warehousing principles

Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and well-structured data models in our data warehouse (e.g., using SQL) to support Mode dashboards, reporting, and self-serve analytics for marketing and engineering teams
Design data pipelines for blockchain transaction, order book and market participant data, support analyses and alerting related to market activity and product usage
Ensure high data quality and integrity by implementing robust validation, monitoring, and alerting systems, along with clear documentation and data governance practices
Collaborate closely with marketing, engineering and other crossfunctional teams to understand campaign strategies, lifecycle efforts, product usage metrics, and translate those into actionable data insights using tools like SQL and Mode
Support growth experimentation and performance analysis by helping track new campaigns, run A/B tests, analyze user cohorts, and surface insights to guide strategic product decisions
Help instill a data-first culture by making tools and metrics intuitive, reliable, and accessible. Provide guidance to teammates on how to use and interpret data
Continuously improve the data infrastructure by exploring new tools, optimizing existing systems for performance and scalability, and driving adoption of data best practices across the organization
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs

Skills

SQL

Data Pipelines

Data Warehouse

Data Modeling

Mode Analytics

Blockchain

Dashboards

Self-Serve Analytics

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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