About Douro Labs
About the role
SENIOR BLOCKCHAIN ENGINEER Build the Future of Decentralized Finance Remote (Worldwide) • Full-Time • Engineering 🚀 Build Market Data Infrastructure for the DeFi Revolution About the Role We're looking for skilled software engineers who are excited to build the market data infrastructure driving the future of decentralized finance. In this role, you'll develop smart contracts, build developer SDKs, improve tooling and monitoring, and help shape the product itself. Your understanding of the DeFi landscape will be key in spotting opportunities and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. About Our Team and Culture 🌍 Global Remote Team Team spans US, South America, Europe, and Asia 🏢 Optional Office Porto, Portugal office available Remote is our norm Balanced Team • Half tech-talented engineers, half partnership experts forging relationships with data providers, developers, and the DeFi community Communication-Driven • English proficiency essential—our medium for team and external developer communication in our network-driven approach Startup Energy • Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment within the dynamic DeFi space—we value adaptable problem solvers Open Source • Write open-source software—check out our projects on GitHub for a sneak peek into our work User-Centric Development • Our success hinges on external developers engaging with our solutions—craft user-friendly APIs and crystal-clear documentation Your Responsibilities Smart Contract & Project Development • Engage in ideation, creation, and upkeep of both on-chain and off-chain Pyth-related projects, including smart contracts, SDKs, and utility programs Strategic Influence • Influence our project's trajectory by working alongside business development and sales teams, shaping the future of finance Team Leadership & Mentorship • Elevate our team by mentoring junior engineers and setting high standards in software design and documentation Developer Community Engagement • Connect with the developer community, understand their requirements, and craft SDKs, documentation, and tools tailored to them Desired Skills and Experience Core Experience • At least 4 years of software engineering experience • Bonus for experience in large-scale, safety-critical systems Technical Skills • Smart contract and blockchain development beneficial but not mandatory • For those without blockchain experience: backend engineering experience and understanding of low-level programming languages (Rust or C++) • Keenness to learn or experience with Rust, Solidity, Python, and TypeScript Professional Qualities • Zest for fast-paced, startup-like environments, adapting swiftly to the ever-changing DeFi market • 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 Tech Stack • Rust • Solidity • Python • TypeScript Position Details Experience Required 4+ years in software engineering Location Remote (Worldwide) Office Option Porto, Portugal (optional) Employment Type Full-Time Department Engineering Our Commitment to Diversity 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 and strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, termination, leave, and apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
- Engage in 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 high standards in software design and documentation
- Connect with the developer community, understand their requirements, and craft SDKs, documentation, and tools tailored to them
Requirements
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience
- Bonus for experience in large-scale, safety-critical systems
- Smart contract and blockchain development beneficial but not mandatory
- For those without blockchain experience: backend engineering experience and understanding of low-level programming languages (Rust or C++)
- Keenness to learn or experience with Rust, Solidity, Python, and TypeScript
- Zest for fast-paced, startup-like environments, adapting swiftly to the ever-changing DeFi market
- 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
