DeFi Engineer - DeFi

DeFi Engineer - DeFi at Superduper. We are a cutting-edge DeFi automation and social trading platform revolutionizing how users, builders, and protocols interact with crypto. By combining seamless automation, gamification, and social engagement, we empower traders to discover, execute, and share innovative trading strategies across multiple chains. Join us in shaping the next generation of crypto innovation.

As a DeFi Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and building an innovative user experience for the future of decentralised finance. You will automate and abstract away the complexities of on-chain swaps and liquidity management to provide a seamless trading experience for end users and drive business growth in the DeFi space. You will collaborate with a high-performance team in developing a cutting-edge product that will redefine the DeFi ecosystem.

You will join a stealth-mode initiative supported by a well-funded company, with the resources and support to push the boundaries of technology. Your work will contribute to creating a product with a profound impact on the world of DeFi.

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• Create and maintain backend integrations with top Solana and EVM DeXs (e.g. Raydium, Uniswap, Aerodrome, etc.) as well as new and emerging protocols
  
• Build and optimize low-latency, high-throughput APIs that abstract and simplify complex DeFi operations
  
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in DeFi, blockchain, and backend development to continuously improve the product
  
• Work closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless interaction between the frontend and APIs or blockchain nodes for real-time data display
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and workflows
  
• Conduct thorough code reviews, share best practices, and mentor junior team members
  
• Ensure security best practices are followed, particularly concerning user data and blockchain interactions
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (design, marketing, product) to deliver new features and improvements according to the product roadmap
  
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  
• Conduct regular testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to enhance performance and usability of the platform
  

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• Must have 3+ years of experience in a similar role and level
  
• Proficiency with developing low-latency microservices using Rust or Go in a production environment
  
• Proficiency in blockchain fundamentals, DeFi concepts (e.g. AMMs, cross-chain bridges), and key DeFi protocols and aggregators (e.g. Jupiter, Uniswap, Jito, Flashbots)
  
• Experience integrating natively with DeFi protocols and smart contracts (e.g. Uniswap Router, pump.fun liquidity pools, multicall)
  
• Experience working with Anchor Framework IDLs and EVM ABIs
  
• Experience with debugging and benchmarking applications with tools such as pprof, delve, and gdb
  
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) in a production setting
  
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (or equivalent) for packaging and running microservices in a production environment
  
• Experience designing and managing relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and in-memory data stores (Redis), including schema design, indexing, and caching strategies for low-latency services
  

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• A creative problem-solver who is eager to innovate and push boundaries in the DeFi space
  
• Deep understanding of web technologies and blockchain fundamentals, particularly within DeFi
  
• Thrives in scrappy start-up environments; sees ambiguity as an opportunity
  
• Comfortable taking ownership of complex problems and transforming them into user-friendly solutions
  
• Excels in collaboration, building trust with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  
• Adept at communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely
  
• Relentless in delivering high-quality products, even under pressure
  
• Understands that speed and agility are key competitive advantages and drives urgency without compromising quality
  
• Passionate about DeFi, with a commitment to continuous learning
  

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• Prior experience designing and developing low-latency or high-frequency trading (HFT) systems
  
• Strong understanding of order-book mechanics, market-data feed architectures, and risk-control frameworks
  
• Experience developing and deploying Solana smart contracts with Anchor
  
• Experience developing EVM smart contracts using Solidity and toolchains (Foundry or Hardhat)
  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code
  

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• Mid-Senior level
  

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• Full-time
  

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