Senior Software Engineer

Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building sustainable and efficient DeFi protocols on high-throughput decentralized infrastructure. Our long-term goal is to build a better financial system. Our flagship product, Phoenix Perpetuals, brings professional-grade perpetual futures to Solana. Building on our experience developing efficient markets, Ellipsis Labs also operates SolFi, a proprietary automated market maker that provides efficient liquidity for key trading pairs. Our foundational product, Phoenix Legacy, is a limit order book on the Solana blockchain that established our expertise in operating high-performance markets. Combined, these products have facilitated over $285B in trading volume across Solana markets. 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