Description:

Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and optimizing growth for protocols in the DeFi space.
The company protects and optimizes the largest protocols and networks in the industry, managing risk and incentives covering over $46 billion in customer TVL as of September 2024.
Gauntlet publishes cutting-edge research that informs risk models and analysis, being one of the most cited institutions in peer-reviewed papers on DeFi.
The company operates remote-first with a home base in New York City and has around 75 employees.
The mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future, addressing the unique challenges of decentralized systems.
Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining robust systems for data from DeFi protocols and blockchain networks, collaborating with stakeholders, implementing quality control measures, participating in code reviews, and troubleshooting software defects.

Requirements:

Candidates must have at least 4 years of professional development experience, with flexibility for more experienced candidates.
Experience in building backend systems is required.
Proficiency in developing production-quality software in high-performance languages, particularly Python and Typescript, is necessary, though exceptional candidates from other languages are welcome.
Familiarity with dynamic isolated environments and operational alerting is essential.
Experience with distributed data processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, or Flink is required.
Candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to internalize abstract concepts quickly.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment while managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines is crucial.
Strong communication skills and a passion for DeFi and the crypto ecosystem are important.
Bonus points for experience in the crypto industry, working with complex data sets, and familiarity with cloud solutions like Google Cloud Platform or AWS.

The position is remote-first, allowing employees to work from anywhere in the US and Canada.
Competitive salary packages with opportunities for incentive-based compensation are offered.
Employees can participate in regular in-person company retreats and have access to a cross-country "office visit" perk.
Gauntlet covers 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees.
A laptop is provided for work purposes.
New employees receive a $1,600 work-from-home stipend upon joining.
There is a $100 monthly reimbursement for fitness-related expenses.
Monthly reimbursements for home internet, phone, and cellular data are included.
The company has an unlimited vacation policy.
Employees are entitled to 100% paid parental leave of 12 weeks.
Fertility benefits are also provided.