Senior Software Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
An excellent opportunity to work at a highly profitable startup in decentralized finance with significant growth potential.
- Strong salary range of $150K-$250K.
- Engagement in innovative finance projects.
- Collaborative work environment in a growing startup.
Pros
- Engage in innovative projects within a leading decentralized finance company.
- Above-market compensation with equity options.
- A collaborative team environment focused on impactful work.
Cons
- May require extensive knowledge of blockchain technology.
- High expectations for performance and coding quality.
- Potentially fast-paced work culture may not suit everyone.
Who it's for
Senior • Onsite or Hybrid
Good fit
- Senior software engineers with blockchain expertise
- Developers looking to influence DeFi products
- Professionals eager to work within a startup culture.
Not recommended for
- Junior engineers without sufficient coding experience.
- Candidates resisting rapid change and learning.
- Individuals uncomfortable in high-performance environments.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building differentiated products and infrastructure in decentralized finance.
The company developed Phoenix, the leading order book spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, and a top 10 DEX (decentralized exchange) with >$50B in volume since inception in 2023.
Ellipsis Labs is building Atlas, a blockchain for verifiable finance. Verifiable finance enables financial applications to combine the performance of traditional finance with DeFi's transparency.
All roles are in the Ellipsis Labs office in New York City.
The Opportunity
Ellipsis Labs is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will:
- Contribute to critical software systems at all parts of the stack
- Design, develop, and deploy programs on the Solana blockchain
- Maintain a high bar of security, correctness, and thoughtfulness around the code
- Write high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code with thorough documentation
Qualifications
Required
- Experience building software systems (preferably in Rust, C++, C, or Golang), with high-quality and well-documented production code
- A demonstrated track record of high agency, willingness to dive into unfamiliar technical and non-technical areas, and a team-first attitude
- Passion for decentralized finance
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working with blockchain technology, preferably Solana
- Experience working with Rust
Benefits
- Above-market salary and equity compensation
- Unlimited and encouraged PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Lunch and dinner provided at the office
- Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences
Compensation Range: $150K - $250K
