Privy

Senior/Staff Fullstack Software Engineer

Remote

$150,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $150K - $250K

As a fullstack software engineer at Privy, you will take on large areas of ownership in Privy’s product, architecture, and infrastructure. Because we build a developer tool, engineering and product are inextricably connected. We value intuitive interfaces, simplicity, and rapid iteration. Above all, we are building a company together to ship products that users love.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of React, Typescript, Next.js: Essential for building the core product features.
  • Experience building and maintaining a production system at scale: Crucial for ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Prior experience working closely with a designer to iterate on a product: Demonstrates a collaborative approach to product development.
  • An understanding of modern web development best practices: Ensures code quality and maintainability.
  • Experience writing delightful developer documentation: Highlights a commitment to user experience and knowledge sharing.
  • 5+ years of experience: Demonstrates a solid foundation in software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

  • Design intuitive interfaces: Focus on breaking down complex systems and creating user-friendly developer tooling.
  • Build and integrate systems end-to-end: Ensure seamless developer experience across client-side and server-side APIs.
  • Design and implement end-to-end product features: Develop features based on user needs and feedback.
  • Advocate for usability and interface coherence: Champion best practices across teams and products.
  • Enforce web development best practices: Maintain code quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate with other core stakeholders: Work effectively with product and design teams.

Bonus Points

  • Written open-source developer tooling: Demonstrates a passion for open-source and community contribution.
  • Published about your work (code, presentations, papers, blog posts, etc.): Highlights expertise and thought leadership.
  • Past experience working in authentication, security, or in web3: Valuable experience for specific product areas.

Company Information

Privy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or status. We believe in engineering at Privy is not just about writing world-class code. We create software that turns complex technical systems into delightful developer tools. We assemble tried-and-true primitives into intuitive, responsive APIs and beautiful interfaces. We believe in open-source work and transparency with our teammates and users. We encourage each other to think big, run experiments and follow our curiosity so we can build better tooling that lets developers shine and empowers their users.

Skills

React
Typescript
Next.js
Web Development Best Practices
Developer Documentation

Privy

Web3 user onboarding and authentication solutions

About Privy

Privy.io provides a library solution for developers to integrate authentication flows and embedded wallets into their web3 applications. This solution simplifies the onboarding process for users, allowing them to link multiple external wallets and create adaptable accounts. By focusing on ease of use, Privy.io enables developers to concentrate on their products without the hassle of managing multiple tools. The platform integrates with popular services like Wagmi and Ethers, ensuring quick setup and scalability across devices and browsers. A standout feature is its full customizability, allowing businesses to tailor the user experience to match their brand. Security is a top priority, with ongoing improvements in infrastructure and application security. The goal of Privy.io is to enhance user acquisition for web3 products by providing a seamless and secure onboarding experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$25.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Risks

Competition from established players like OpenSea could impact Privy's market share.
Regulatory scrutiny on DeFi platforms may affect Privy's partnership with dYdX.
Telegram's controversial reputation may hinder adoption of Privy's Mini Apps integration.

Differentiation

Privy offers a single library for authentication and embedded wallets in web3.
The platform integrates with Wagmi and Ethers for quick developer onboarding.
Privy emphasizes full customizability for consistent brand experiences across applications.

Upsides

Partnerships with dYdX and OpenSea expand Privy's reach in DeFi and NFT markets.
Integration with Telegram Mini Apps taps into 900 million active users globally.
$18M Series A funding boosts development of Privy's onboarding toolkit and identity platform.

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