Senior Software Engineer - Frontend at dYdX

New York, New York, United States

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$175,000 – $270,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Depth of technical experience and demonstrated excellence through previous work
Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
Ability to write efficient, high-quality code
Fast learner capable of quickly mastering new technologies
At least 3+ years of experience working at a reputable tech company or startup (or minimum 2 technical internships)
Commercial experience using React, Redux (or similar frameworks)

Responsibilities

Build and enhance the web application for our decentralized exchange
Collaborate with designers to build elegant and responsive user interfaces
Collaborate with backend engineers to build and ship new features
Work with technologies that directly interface with the Ethereum blockchain
Work together with multi-functional teams to develop the best overall product

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

React

Redux

Ethereum

LESS

SASS

Webpack

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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