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Founding Engineer (Backend)
Remote United States
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Kinetic

The crypto world is changing—we’ve seen an explosion in innovation but a fragmentation of tools. Today, traders navigate a low visibility landscape, handling multiple chains, scattered data, and many marketplaces. Now, trading tooling has shifted towards consolidation. Users demand a simple solution that effortlessly weaves their favorite decision-making software and maximum liquidity into one elegant interface. Kinetic is a multi-chain DEX aggregator and trading dashboard. Kinetic consolidates cross-market visibility, personalized data feeds, and predictive insights, providing clarity and decisiveness with every trade. Here, crypto assets across all major ecosystems are finally accessible through a single interface.

Team Overview 

Kinetic is recruiting a driven, product-focused senior-level backend software engineer to join the founding team. We are looking for someone excited about building a well-tested, feature-rich crypto trading experience. At Kinetic, our engineering team is developing with a modern Typescript tech stack.

Qualifications

You have 5-10+ years software engineering experience.
You adhere to “good” code practices with a focus on readability, maintainability, and testing.
You have a working knowledge of modern cloud infra/DevOps best practices through services like AWS.
You have experience working with Node.js, Typescript, Python, Real time data pipelines, PostgreSQL, etc.
You have a deep understanding of data structure, algorithm, and proficient in practical problem solving skills.
You are a high-agency autodidact who will lead with a founder mentality as you take on full ownership of meaningful projects.
You are crypto-native and are excited about working on the cutting edge of trading technology and building a product that you yourself would be excited to use.
Have experience with Rust, Apache Kafka, and Kubernetes/Helm.
Compensation & Benefits

As a founding engineer, you will receive competitive compensation and generous equity.
Work in a dynamic environment with flexible location and hours.
Have high impact in actualizing team goals as a core member of Kinetic’s growing organization.
Grow alongside a supportive team that is deeply invested in your learning and development.
Best-in-class health, dental, and vision insurance.
$100 monthly gym stipend.
Unlimited PTO.
 

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