Software Engineer, DeFi Metrics

The Role

We are looking for an experienced engineer to build the most comprehensive DeFi metrics platform in web3. As a blockchain focused engineer, your role is to interact with on-chain protocols like Aave and integrate with off-chain APIs like The Graph, to build ingestion and analytical pipelines for on-chain metrics across protocols and across chains.

Our data is both real time and historical, which each present unique challenges in how we store and provide access to our data. Our APIs are written in GraphQL, REST, and gRPC depending on the use case. We like Go for its simplicity and maintainability, and Postgres for features and reliability. We deploy using Kubernetes on Amazon Web Services. That being said, we’re not dogmatic and always believe in using the best tool for the job.

What you'll do

• Help build the most comprehensive DeFi metrics platform used by crypto analysts, investors, as well as degens and yield farmers. We strive to have the best coverage both in terms of breadth (# of chains, # of protocols) as well as depth (user/pool level data, transaction level data).
• Work with product managers, data scientists, and research analysts to create data models for various DeFi protocols. You will need a working understanding of how these protocols work, how various metrics are calculated, and how these data are exposed from underlying smart contracts.
• Build out ingestion pipeline for new data sources including non-EVM chains and 3rd party data vendors, with a focus on scaling (how can we make it easy to scale to 100 protocols).
• Design and implement API endpoints to expose these data (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).

Projects you could work on

• Design and implement a subgraph to expose financial metrics on Convex (e.g. TVL, APY/APR, Fees, Revenue).
• Build out ingestion pipeline for protocols in the Cosmos ecosystem. This includes ingesting on-chain data via Cosmos RPC, parsing and aggregating them in usable formats, as well as backfilling historical data.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and scalability of our ingestion pipeline. For example, how to cut down data retrieval time by 3x.

Requirements

THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ROLE, THIS IS NOT A CONTRACTOR ROLE.

Who you are

• 2+ years experience with modern backend technologies including Golang, Postgres, and AWS
• A desire to work on big complex projects with lots of creative freedom
• A passion for shipping high-quality products
• An interest in the crypto space, and a love for building tools that help users navigate the web3 world
• Empathetic and love to help your teammates grow

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Employee Stock Options: Everyone in our team contributes to the success of our game-changing products, which is why we share all our wins company-wide. As we continue to succeed, stock options and a competitive salary mean you get to enjoy the upside! 
• Health, Dental, & Vision: We care about your well-being so we contribute to the cost of your health benefits. Messari covers 80% of your health, dental, and vision! 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Use pretax dollars for any health care needs. 
• Life Insurance:  Provided to you at no cost, with coverage up to 1x your Annual Salary.
• Disability Insurance: Offering Long-term and Short-term disability to provide a portion of your income during times you are unable to work! 
• Flexible Time Off: Forget accrued PTO days. We believe in the power of personal time, so we offer as much flexible time as you need. Just clear it with your team and bon voyage!
• Paid Parental Leave: We encourage you to take care of your little one! We provide 18 weeks for primary caregiver / 4 weeks for secondary caregiver

Perks:

• WeWork: All Access Pass. 
• 401k:  3% Match when you invest in your future with our 401K.
• Flexible working life and $500 WFH set up allowance: Work-life balance is important. Whether you want to work from home or come to our office in New York the choice is yours. To help you get comfortable working from home we’ll assist with a $500 contribution. 
• Community & Social Events: Messari is a community, we work hard, and bring each other up! Fun and regular company events to relax and connect with teammates.
• Learning and Development: We are dedicated to your professional development. We contribute $1,500 annually for you to invest in your continued education.
• Health & Wellness Perks: Work-life balance and your wellbeing are important to us. To contribute to your mental & physical wellbeing we gift you a brand new Whoop and a subscription to Headspace, as well as Health Advocacy as part of our Employee Assistance Plan.