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Douro Labs

Senior Software Engineer (Applied Cryptography)

WorldWide
Remote | Full-time
Blockchain
Web3
Solidity
Smart Contracts
DeFi

Douro Labs is at the forefront of Web3 development. We help decentralize data services and enhance access to real-time, once-exclusive market data for all blockchain participants by contributing to some of the most important projects in the space, such as the Pyth Network, where we are one of the initial contributors.


We’re looking for passionate software engineers to help build the market data infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. You’ll develop smart contracts for blockchain applications, create developer SDKs, and improve our tools and monitoring systems. Plus, you’ll use your knowledge of the DeFi ecosystem to help shape our product and identify new opportunities.

We are hiring engineers at multiple levels of seniority -- if you're interested, please apply and we will adjust the title based on your experience.

Location: Worldwide, Remote

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About Our Team and Your Role

We’re a well-rounded team: half of us are tech whizzes, while the other half excel in building partnerships with data providers, developers, and the DeFi community. Communication is key to our network-driven approach.

Remote Work: Our team is spread across the globe, from the US and South America to Europe and Asia, with an optional office in Porto, Portugal. Remote work is the norm here.

Language Proficiency: English proficiency is essential as it’s our primary communication language.

Startup Vibe: We thrive in the dynamic DeFi space and love adaptable problem solvers who are eager to meet evolving market needs.

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Your Responsibilities

  • Engage in the ideation, creation, and upkeep of both on-chain and off-chain Pyth-related projects, including smart contracts, SDKs, and utility programs.
  • Influence our project's trajectory by working alongside business development and sales teams, shaping the future of finance.
  • Elevate our team by mentoring junior engineers and setting a high standard in software design and documentation.
  • Connect with the developer community, understand their requirements, and craft SDKs, documentation, and tools tailored to them.

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Desired Skills and Experience

  • At least 4 years of software engineering experience, with a bonus for experience in large-scale, safety-critical systems.
  • Smart contracts and blockchain development is beneficial but not mandatory. For those without blockchain experience, we like to see backend engineering experience and an understanding of low-level programming languages (such as Rust or C++).
  • A zest for fast-paced, startup-like environments, adapting swiftly to the ever-changing DeFi market.
  • Keenness to learn or experience with Rust, Solidity, Python, and Typescript.
  • Exceptional technical communication skills for diverse interactions within and outside the team.
  • Ability to nurture engineers of varying skill levels.
  • Willingness to manage periodic on-call responsibilities.

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We’re building the most talented team in the world.

Think you’ve got what it takes? We’d love to meet you!

🫂 At Douro Labs, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to preventing discrimination or harassment. We oppose unfair treatment based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, leave, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.