Privy

Senior/Staff Backend Software Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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$150,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have experience building and maintaining a production system at scale. An understanding of modern API development best practices and design is required, along with experience in building data models, managing database migrations, and infrastructure configuration. Additionally, experience writing delightful developer documentation is necessary.

Responsibilities

The Senior/Staff Backend Software Engineer will build core Privy features and infrastructure that advance security posture and safeguard data for millions of users. They will design and implement product features end-to-end based on user needs, build service infrastructure to support a growing product and user base, and advocate for usability and interface coherence across the team and product.

Skills

API Development
Database Design
Infrastructure Configuration
Data Modeling
Developer Documentation
AWS
Terraform

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.

Key Metrics

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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