Dune
Software Engineer - Blockchain Data (fully remote)
Job Summary
Dune is seeking a Software Engineer focused on Data Platform to develop and maintain scalable distributed systems that handle large volumes of blockchain data. The role involves designing high-impact architectural solutions, working with technologies like Kotlin, Java, and Rust, and engaging with topics such as data ingestion, data modelling, and SQL processing. Candidates should have a fundamental understanding of computer science, distributed systems, and blockchain technology, with additional experience in data lakes. The company offers remote work, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for impactful work within a fast-growing analytics platform.
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About Dune
Dune is on a mission to make crypto data accessible. We’re a collaborative multi-chain analytics platform used by thousands of developers, analysts, & investors to understand the on-chain world and the frontiers of finance. We’re a team of ~50 employees, working together across Europe and eastern US timezones 🌍️. We believe in our mission, and in building a powerful, open product that allows individuals and communities to do deep research into important ecosystems like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and many more.
We’re backed by some of the world's best investors. In February 2022, we announced our Series B funding round led by Coatue and Union Square Ventures, an important milestone that allowed us to double down on our mission. We’re using the funds to educate, reward and empower a new generation of onchain analysts aka Wizards 🧙♀️
If you want to have one of the highest impact jobs on the planet, come join our wonderful team of Galaxy brains.
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About the role
As a software engineer in Dune focused on Data Platform you will play a key role in ensuring our data platform scales to accommodate an ever-growing volume of public blockchain data. This is a role that involves thinking about large scale distributed systems and distributed databases, and is ideal for anyone passionate about those topics.
We are building a data platform that
Can ingest and process petabytes of data
Allows third parties to ingest data
Facilitates performant SQL queries across datasets
In this role you will:
Design and develop distributed systems in a principled way and take part in high impact architectural decisions
Engage in stimulating technical challenges in topics such as distributed systems, very large databases, SQL processing, data modelling, or systems performance
Assume ownership of components within our blockchain data platform such as data ingestion and decoding
Write code mostly in Kotlin with some Java and Rust with a strong emphasis on good design and performance
Contribute to the internal developer experience by improving local test setups, integration tests, and incremental deployment processes.
Work on one of the fastest engineering teams in the industry.
Building AI agents for automation into the team.
You might be a great fit for this role if:
You are a strong generalist with fundamental computer science knowledge. You use this knowledge to easily adapt to new technologies and scenarios, and to find the right solutions for the problems at hand.
You have an understanding of distributed system design, or the drive to learn if you’re a more junior engineer. Our work is as much about understanding and designing systems as it is about coding in a particular language.
Have an understanding of blockchain technology and RPC interactions
Have experience with datalakes and formats like parquet, delta, iceberg
You have great collaboration and communication skills. We work on the principle that the best output emerges from effective team work and respectful/constructive discussions.
Coding experience in any JVM language, along with a zeal for writing well-designed, testable software
Perks & Benefits
A competitive salary and equity package 🚀. Both salary and equity istop 25% of companies in the space
Our employee equity scheme has world-class employee-friendly terms with a heavily discounted strike price (~90%) and a 10-year exercise window
5 weeks PTO + local public holidays (that can be swapped to suit you) 🏖
A fully remote-first approach 🧑💻 within a distributed team with flexible working hours; you structure your own day
Say goodbye to meeting overload! We believe in a healthy mix of async and sync work, so you can focus on what truly matters—no more wasted time on endless meetings!
Good health is important, so we offer private medical insurance, dental & vision as standard🩺
We believe in paid parental leave 👶 to help you celebrate this important milestone, transition to your new life, and bond with your new baby. We offer 16 weeks to primary and 6 weeks to secondary caregivers, fully paid. Plus a 2-week part-time phased return at full pay to help you get used to your new (and slightly more complex!) schedule
Quarterly offsites in various exciting locations as a company or team to connect, work together and have fun (so far in Tuscany 🇮🇹 Berlin 🇩🇪 Austria 🇦🇹 and Athens 🇬🇷).
On top of this 👆each person gets a yearly travel allowance to connect and co-work with someone or a team of people for a few days.
An allowance for your at-home setup, to ensure you are happy, comfortable and productive. If you prefer a local co-working space, we’ll pay for your desk.
Work with some of thebest people you’ll ever get to meet!
And of course, you get some awesomeDune swag! ✌️😎
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We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Dune
We’re busy building a unique product that integrates a cutting-edge data platform, advanced analytics tools, and a thriving creator community within the world of web3.
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