Remote (Global)

CoW DAO is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer (web3)

About the Role

The role involves developing and maintaining backend systems in a web3 environment, supporting decentralized applications with scalable and secure infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement backend services for decentralized applications
  • Collaborate with engineers and product teams to define technical requirements
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Support smart contract integration with off-chain systems
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot production issues
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
  • Work with blockchain data indexing and querying tools
  • Ensure system security and data integrity
  • Optimize backend processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Stay current with evolving web3 technologies and protocols

Nice to Have

  • Experience contributing to open-source projects
  • Exposure to Ethereum or EVM-based networks
  • Familiarity with The Graph or similar indexing protocols
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Understanding of cryptographic primitives and key management

Compensation

Competitive salary and token compensation

Work Arrangement

Fully remote

Team

Small, autonomous, globally distributed team

About the Organization

This is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on building trustless trading infrastructure for Ethereum and other blockchains.

Culture and Values

The team values transparency, technical excellence, and community ownership. Work is asynchronous and driven by initiative.

Growth and Learning

Engineers are encouraged to explore new technologies and contribute to protocol-level improvements.

Not applicable for remote positions

Required Skills
RustBackend DevelopmentBlockchainDistributed SystemsAPI DesignCryptographyDatabase ManagementSoftware ArchitectureCI/CDProblem Solving
About company
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 10 months ago