DeFi Risk Management and Optimization Specialist

1 week ago

San Francisco, California, United States Gauntlet Full time
About Gauntlet

Gauntlet is a leading provider of quantitative research and optimization services for the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry. Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future by enhancing our industry's understanding of decentralized systems and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st-century financial innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team as a Quantitative Research and Optimization Expert. As a key member of our team, you will design, build, and maintain robust, scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols, blockchain networks, and various other data sources. You will contribute to making our platform world-class, collaborate with stakeholders to understand their system requirements, and provide the necessary support to help their productivity.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop high-performance software systems for data processing and analysis.
  • Contribute to the development of our platform's architecture and infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand system requirements and provide technical support.
  • Implement quality control measures to ensure system integrity and quality.
  • Participate in code and design reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the platform.
  • Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software defects, ensuring optimal system performance and reliability.
Requirements
  • At least 4 years of professional development experience in high-performance languages such as Python and Typescript.
  • Experience developing production-quality software and building systems using React and other frontend technologies.
  • Frontend/UI testing know-how and experience with optimizing front-end performance and familiarity with browser APIs.
  • Ability to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
  • Passion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem, with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in the crypto industry is a plus, but not required.
  • Experience with Hardhat and Postgres is preferred.
  • Enthusiasm for the space, especially DeFi, is very much desired.
  • Background in smart contract development or contributions to the DeFi community through research or open-source projects.
Benefits and Perks
  • Remote-first work environment with the opportunity to work from anywhere in the US and Canada.
  • Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive-based compensation.
  • Regular in-person company retreats and cross-country 'office visit' perk.
  • 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.
  • Laptop, monitor, keyboard, and mouse setup provided.
  • $1,000 WFH stipend upon joining.
  • $100 per month reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
  • Monthly reimbursement for home internet, phone, and cellular data.
  • Unlimited vacation policy.
  • 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
  • Fertility benefits.

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