Senior Smart Contract Engineer (SVM)

New York, New York, United States

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$170,000 – $250,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Crypto & Web3Industries

Requirements

Candidates must have experience building, deploying, and maintaining SVM smart contracts in production, both with and without Anchor. A deep understanding of Solana and low-level SVM concepts is required, along with experience working with auditors. A demonstrated track record of high agency and a willingness to dive into unfamiliar technical and non-technical areas, as well as a team-first attitude, is essential. A passion for decentralized finance is also needed. Preferred qualifications include experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS, and experience in quant trading or DeFi.

Responsibilities

The Senior Smart Contract Engineer will develop and maintain critical smart contracts for the SVM and create the appropriate monitoring systems.

Skills

Solana

SVM

Smart Contracts

Anchor

Auditing

Low-Level Concepts

Ellipsis Labs

Decentralized finance solutions on Solana

About Ellipsis Labs

Ellipsis Labs creates products for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on advanced financial solutions using blockchain technology. Their main product, the Phoenix protocol, operates as a leading orderbook spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, allowing users to trade assets efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Ellipsis Labs emphasizes sustainability and has a strong in-person team culture, which supports their long-term vision. The company's goal is to provide a reliable platform for trading and financial services while generating revenue through transaction fees.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$43.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

1-10Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Lunch and dinner provided at the office

Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Solana-based DEXs could erode Phoenix's market share.

Solana's network volatility poses reliability risks for the Phoenix protocol.

Regulatory scrutiny on DeFi platforms could lead to compliance challenges.

Differentiation

Phoenix is a fully on-chain, non-custodial order book on Solana.

Ellipsis Labs focuses on sustainable, long-term solutions in decentralized finance.

The company has a strong, mission-driven team culture in New York.

Upsides

Ellipsis Labs raised $21M to enhance its DeFi tech stack and Phoenix.

Integration of AI can improve trading strategies and risk management on Phoenix.

Cross-chain interoperability can expand Phoenix's user base beyond Solana.

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