CoW DAO is hiring a Junior Backend Engineer to support the deployment of CoW Protocol across new blockchain networks and maintain our production environment. This role offers a unique path to grow into a highly skilled Rust Engineer within a production-level Web3 team.
What You'll Do
- Help deploy and maintain CoW Protocol across new and existing blockchain networks
- Investigate and debug issues in production environments
- Participate in our on-call rotation, which includes additional compensation
- Contribute to the engineering backlog and assist with feature development
- Collaborate with experienced engineers and gradually take on more ownership of Rust-based services
What We're Looking For
- Recently graduated or have around 3 years of backend experience
- Hands-on experience with Rust through personal projects, open-source contributions, or commercial work
- Solid understanding of blockchain and Web3, with prior exposure through work, projects, hackathons, or contributions
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
- Proactive mindset, where you take initiative and figure things out
- Comfortable working remotely in a highly autonomous, async environment
Technical Stack
- Rust
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotely
- Token plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAO
- Periodic gatherings: Connect with the team through regular trips
- Conference allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budget
- Learning budget: Support your higher ambitions
- Hardware budget: Acquire necessary equipment
- Make an impact: Your work matters in a startup environment
- Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy
- Flexible work and vacation times to prioritize work-life balance
- Growth opportunities for individuals who love taking initiative
Work Mode
This position is open to candidates globally, with a preference for those located in Europe or within +/- 4 hours of CEST time.
All qualified applicants are considered for positions regardless of race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, marital status, gender identification, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
