Design and build high-throughput, low-latency backend services in TypeScript/Node.js
Architect performant PostgreSQL schemas and optimize complex queries for production workloads
Build robust data pipelines that ingest, process, and normalize blockchain protocol data in real-time at scale
Integrate emerging yield sources into the Yield.xyz engine including smart contract interaction
Develop and maintain external-facing APIs that power integrations for major Web3 wallets and fintech platforms
Conduct technical R&D on emerging protocols, validator architectures, and Web3 infrastructure
Operate services on AWS in close partnership with DevOps engineers
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule
Mentor and collaborate with other engineers across the organization
Own shipping with minimal guidance from technical design and implementation through to deployment

5+ years shipping production-grade backend systems at scale
Strong TypeScript and Node.js proficiency
Deep expertise with PostgreSQL and hands-on production experience with Redis
Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS
API design expertise: you understand schema versioning, backward compatibility, rate limiting, and building APIs that scale
Senior-level ownership mentality: you can design, build, test, and ship features end-to-end with minimal guidance
Self-starter energy: you love building code, solving complex problems, and taking initiative
Attention to detail in system design, security, and performance; you think about edge cases and failure modes
Excellent communication skills, especially async and written, to collaborate effectively with distributed teams

Competitive salary and equity package
Fully distributed team across multiple continents. Work from anywhere within American timezones.
Learn at the frontier: dive deep into Web3 infrastructure, yield mechanisms, and decentralized finance at a critical moment in the industry

Backend Integrations Engineer

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