Remote (Global)

CoW DAO is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer (web3)

About the Role

CoW DAO is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer to support the deployment of CoW Protocol across new blockchain networks and maintain our production environment. This role offers a unique path to grow into a highly skilled Rust Engineer within a production-level Web3 team.

What You'll Do

  • Help deploy and maintain CoW Protocol across new and existing blockchain networks
  • Investigate and debug issues in production environments
  • Participate in our on-call rotation, which includes additional compensation
  • Contribute to the engineering backlog and assist with feature development
  • Collaborate with experienced engineers and gradually take on more ownership of Rust-based services

What We're Looking For

  • Recently graduated or have around 3 years of backend experience
  • Hands-on experience with Rust through personal projects, open-source contributions, or commercial work
  • Solid understanding of blockchain and Web3, with prior exposure through work, projects, hackathons, or contributions
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
  • Proactive mindset, where you take initiative and figure things out
  • Comfortable working remotely in a highly autonomous, async environment

Technical Stack

  • Rust

Benefits & Compensation

  • Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely
  • Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
  • Periodic gatherings: Connect with the team through regular trips
  • Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget
  • Learning budget: Support your higher ambitions
  • Hardware budget: Acquire necessary equipment
  • Make an impact: Your work matters in a startup environment
  • Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy
  • Flexible work and vacation times to prioritize work-life balance
  • Growth opportunities for individuals who love taking initiative

Work Mode

This position is open to candidates globally, with a preference for those located in Europe or within +/- 4 hours of CEST time.

All qualified applicants are considered for positions regardless of race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability.

Required Skills
RustBackend DevelopmentWeb3BlockchainDistributed SystemsAPI DesignCryptographyDatabase ManagementSoftware ArchitectureTestingCI/CDOpen SourceCollaborationProblem SolvingAsync Communication
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CoW DAO
CoW DAO protects Ethereum users from MEV and optimizes trade execution across DeFi through the CoW Protocol, CoW Swap (a leading intent-based DEX aggregator), and the innovative MEV Blocker. It also funds values-aligned projects via the CoW Grants Program. CoW Protocol is consistently ranked among the top DEX aggregators by monthly volume and is the largest intent-based exchange.
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Category backend
Posted 8 months ago