Published: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:50:13 GMT
Blockchain Operations Engineer at Ondo Finance
About the Company:
Ondo Finance is a leading provider of institutional-grade, blockchain-enabled investment products and services. Our company has a technology arm that focuses on developing decentralized finance technology, as well as an asset management arm that creates and manages tokenized funds. We were the first company to tokenize exposure to US Treasuries and have since expanded into several other assets. We are dedicated to incubating protocols that can support both tokenized real-world assets and traditional crypto. Our team includes highly experienced professionals from Goldman Sachs Digital Assets Team, and we are backed by renowned investors such as Founders Fund, Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, Tiger Global, and more. With a fully remote team spread across the U.S., we are currently the market leaders in terms of AUM and are well-capitalized to continue our growth.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Blockchain Operations Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for streamlining engineering workflows through automation and system management, ensuring the smooth operation of our blockchain infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to our token management, monitoring systems, and integrations, while prioritizing security and operational efficiency. We value continuous improvement and offer a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact.
Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain secure, compliant, and efficient multisignature setups.
• Build and maintain systems to track and manage our on-chain tokens. Conduct analysis and reporting on the markets where our tokens are traded and lent.
• Develop and maintain complex automation systems for Ondo’s on-chain and off-chain operations.
• Design and maintain internal observability tools and ensure accurate data is displayed on external tools like block explorers and analytics platforms.
• Create and maintain internal monitoring systems for our blockchain products to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
• Develop and maintain reliable software integrations for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Build systems for managing and maintaining both internal and external blockchain oracles.
Requirements:
• Must be based in PT, MT, CT, or ET time zones.
• Excellent technical and non-technical communication skills, both verbal and written.
• At least 6 months of professional software engineering experience, preferably in the blockchain or crypto space.
• CS or related degree preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Familiarity with blockchain application layers, particularly fungible token standards like ERC20 and SPL.
• Hands-on experience with decentralized finance protocols and exchanges, preferably in a professional setting.
• Interest in cybersecurity, especially regarding large crypto-related hacks, and a commitment to ensuring operational security.
• Willingness to take on operational tasks to support the engineering team and contribute to overall team success, regardless of the complexity of the work.
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with multisignature and/or multi-party computation wallet schemes in a professional setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with EVM, Solana, SUI, Aptos, or Cosmos ecosystems. Understanding the fundamentals of at least one of these ecosystems is essential.
• Ability to design and refine processes for technical and non-technical teams.
What We Offer:
• Competitive compensation including salary, future token rights, and/or equity (according to your preferences) – we are well-funded and believe that great talent deserves great compensation.
• Full benefits (medical, vision, and dental) and a flexible vacation policy (PTO).
• A small remote-first team across many countries – you will be an early team member helping shape our vision, culture, and design practices.
• A highly skilled team – our team includes professionals from Goldman Sachs Digital Assets, SpaceX, AWS, DeFi protocols like BadgerDAO, private equity funds, hedge funds, and various VC-backed startups.
• Top-tier investors – we are proud to have the support of leading crypto experts (including founders of Aave, Quantstamp, and Anchorage) and funds (including Pantera, Genesis, DCG, Coin Fund, and CMS). Apply link
