Design and architect off-chain services, including the core auction protocol and orderbook, to accommodate feature expansion and adapt to evolving blockchain requirements.
Develop concurrent backend systems primarily in Rust while engaging with Solidity-based smart contracts and deepening knowledge of auction mechanisms and DeFi protocols.
Participate in an on-call rotation to maintain production system reliability, with additional compensation provided for on-call duties.
Collaborate closely with researchers and product teams to implement features and devise innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.
Deliver high-quality code from conception to production deployment, incorporating advanced monitoring for live systems.
Provide detailed and constructive code reviews for colleagues' contributions to the open-source codebase.

Minimum 8 years of production experience with systems-level programming languages.
At least 3 years of hands-on production experience using Rust.
Practical experience working in web3, preferably within DeFi and the Ethereum ecosystem.
Strong computer science, programming, and algorithmic skills.
Experience operating, maintaining, and architecting complex software systems.
Deep commitment to code quality, readability, observability, and testability.
Proactive approach to providing technical direction for performance improvement, issue prevention, data optimization, and codebase refactoring.
Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and willingness to share expertise.
Effective collaboration within a remote-first team on a large, open-source codebase.
Enthusiasm for exploring and gaining experience with Ethereum technology.

Senior-level experience with the ability to mentor colleagues and provide strategic direction.

Flexible work environment: option to work from the Lisbon hub or remotely.
Token plan: ownership stake in the mission and influence over future development.
Periodic team gatherings: regular trips to connect with colleagues.
Conference allocation: budget to attend conferences and stay current with ecosystem advancements.
Learning budget: financial support for personal and professional development goals.
Hardware budget: allowance for acquiring necessary work equipment.
Impactful role: opportunity to make significant contributions in a startup with flat hierarchies and minimal bureaucracy.
Flexible work and vacation times: policies supporting work-life balance.
Growth opportunities: environment encouraging initiative and offering avenues for personal development.
Referral program: earn 6,000 USDC or USD through the refer-to-earn initiative.

Remote (Worldwide) — Europe, remote +/- 4 hours CEST time

Location: fully remote team with hiring almost globally, but preference for candidates in Europe or within +/- 4 hours of CEST time.
Note: not hiring from the US, Australia, or New Zealand.
Position: full-time contractor.
On-call work is additionally compensated.

CoW DAO is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer (Rust)