Privy

Staff Frontend Software Engineer

Remote

$170,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Consumer Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $170K - $250K

Privy builds authentication and cryptographic key management tools for blockchain and distributed systems companies. Their mission is to make privacy and user ownership the default online. This role involves taking ownership of significant areas within Privy’s product, design, and infrastructure, emphasizing intuitive interfaces and rapid iteration.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of Javascript and React: Essential for developing frontend components and features.
  • Experience with Next.js: A plus for building performant and scalable web applications.
  • Experience building and maintaining a production system at scale: Crucial for ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Prior experience working closely with a designer: Necessary for collaborative product development.
  • Understanding of modern web development best practices: To ensure code quality and maintainability.
  • Experience writing delightful developer documentation: To support developers using Privy's tools.
  • 5+ years of experience: Demonstrated experience in frontend development.

Responsibilities

  • Design intuitive interfaces to simplify complex systems for developers.
  • Work closely with Product and Design teams to define and implement product features.
  • Design and implement end-to-end product features driven by user needs.
  • Architect entirely new SDKs and build tooling upgrades to improve existing tools.
  • Advocate for usability and interface coherence across the team and products.

Bonus Points

  • Written open-source developer tooling.
  • Published about your work (code, presentations, papers, blog posts, etc.).
  • Past experience working closely with Design teams in authentication, security, or in web3.

Application Instructions

  • (No specific instructions provided in the job description)

Company Information

  • Company: Privy
  • Mission: To make privacy and user ownership the default online.
  • Culture: Values intuitive interfaces, simplicity, and rapid iteration. Emphasizes engineering and product collaboration. Encourages experimentation and transparency.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Privy is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity.

Skills

Javascript
React
Next.js
Web Development Best Practices
UI Design
SDK Development
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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