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Governance Development
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Apr 21, 2024
<p><span>Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is among the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlets mission is to <span><b>drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future<b><span> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Our extremely passionate team works tirelessly to bridge the gap for datadriven insights and analytical research in collateralized blockchain protocols We strive to maintain an atmosphere that fosters innovation and new ideas through collaboration research and deep discussion to meet our customers needs to grow and manage incentives better<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>In order to grow our impact in the DeFi space we are looking to hire an experienced cryptonative Governance actor to support Gauntlets increasing delegate activities This role will be an active participant in the DAOs where Gauntlet is a delegate ongoing forum participation maintaining exemplary voting and communication rates and joining delegate calls or other DAOrelated events among other things This role will also actively seek out opportunities for new delegation and proactively identify potential revenue opportunities that align with Gauntlets business<span><p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Develop an intricate understanding of the DAOs where Gauntlet is or becomes a delegate<li> <li>Active forum participation commenting on proposals and other DAOwide conversations<li> <li>Internal collaboration around decisionmaking for on and offchain votes<li> <li>Ensure Gauntlet maintains a 100 voting and participation rate<li> <li>Proactively identify revenue opportunities that identify with Gauntlets product suite<li> <li>Actively seek increased and net new delegation<li> <li>Maintain active reporting on decidedupon metrics for internal tracking<li> <li>Work crossfunctionally as needed with Data Science Product and Engineering<li> <li>Maintain a pulse and viewpoint on emerging trends in DeFi and adjacent industries<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>Demonstrated DeFi native governanceDAO experience<li> <li>Deep understanding of the DeFi landscape and emerging trends<li> <li>Comfortable working crossfunctionally with Product Engineering Data Science and Finance teams to ensure successful outcomes<li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills<li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize<li> <li>Ability to operate autonomously and across multiple time zones<li> <li>You have an analytical background<li> <ul><p><b>Bonus Points<b> <p><ul><li>You have a cryptonative network<li> <li>Youve served as a delegate in a large DAO participated in a blockchain club or professional delegate<li> <li>Youve served as a governance lead for your organization in a bluechip protocol<li> <li>Youve held positions on grants councils or similar<li> <li>You have a technical or mathematical background and are able to disseminate technical topics to nontechnical audiences<li> <ul><p><b>Benefits and Perks<b> <p><ul><li>Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN<li> <li>Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk<li> <li>100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees<li> <li>Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided<li> <li>$1000 WFH stipend<li> <li>Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data<li> <li>Unlimited vacation<li> <li>100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks<li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <li>Opportunity for incentive compensation<li> <ul><p> <p><p><b>Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application<b><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>The national pay range for this role is $120000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <i><p> <p><br ><p> <p>LIRemote<p> <p><p>
Engineering Manager - Lending Team, Protocol Optimization
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 22, 2024
Gauntlet is a leading company in quantitative research and DeFi economics optimization, managing over $13 billion in customer TVL. They specialize in risk management, growth facilitation, and ensuring the economic robustness of key DeFi protocols. Gauntlet is known for its significant research contributions, comparable to top academic institutions in DeFi. They are a Series B company with a 60-member team operating remotely from New York City. Their mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future, focusing on innovative approaches in mechanism design, smart contract development, and financial product utilization. They are seeking a leader with 5+ years of technical modeling or analysis experience, ideally with knowledge in optimization theory, mechanism design, or computational economics. The ideal candidate should have strong mathematical and theoretical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor and coach junior engineers.
Software Engineer: Gauntlet
Company: Gauntlet
Location: USA
Posted Apr 25, 2024
Gauntlet is a leading company in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and optimizing growth for major DeFi protocols. They publish cutting-edge research and are a Series B company with around 60 employees. Gauntlet's mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future, focusing on decentralized systems and their unique challenges. They offer a remote-first work environment with competitive benefits and a national pay range of $150,000 - $200,000.
Data Scientist
Company: Gauntlet
Location: USA
Posted Apr 24, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is among the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlets mission is to <strong> drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future <strong> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation <p> <p> <p> <p> In order to grow our impact in the DeFi space we are looking to hire experienced Data Scientists to help new and established protocols better understand the systems theyve built This role will require establishing a strong ability to analyze and interpret data as well as the ability to collaborate with and manage external clients You will be working directly with the premier and innovative DeFi protocols and developing expertlevel knowledge and experience of the mechanisms that underpin the DeFi industry <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Responsibilities <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Perform in depth novel research into how to make premier DeFi protocols safer and more efficient through mechanism design data analysis and dynamic parameter optimization <p> <li> <li> <p> Take ownership of client engagements scoping out work managing client relationships and delivering value to clients through your research and work <p> <li> <li> <p> Draft and write engaging research for public consumption both to grow Gauntlets Brand as well as to satisfy client requirements <p> <li> <li> <p> Build and deploy easytounderstand and visually compelling dashboards for internal and external consumption <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Qualifications <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 4+ years of professional experience <p> <li> <li> <p> Extremely clear and effective communication and client management skills <p> <li> <li> <p> Proven track record of drawing deep insights from complex datasets <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with data querying languages eg SQL scripting languages eg Python andor statisticalmathematical software eg R <p> <li> <li> <p> Ability to work independently working towards abstract goals <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience working with pricing models financial products andor different asset classes <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Bonus Points <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus <p> <li> <li> <p> Enthusiasm for the space especially DeFi is very much desired <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with derivatives style products <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience managing external client relationships <p> <li> <li> <p> Published or presented research in the space <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Benefits and Perks <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN <p> <li> <li> <p> Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees <p> <li> <li> <p> Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided <p> <li> <li> <p> $1000 WFH stipend <p> <li> <li> <p> Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data <p> <li> <li> <p> Unlimited vacation <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks <p> <li> <li> <p> Fertility benefits <p> <li> <li> <p> Opportunity for incentive compensation <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application <strong> <p> <p> <p> <p> <em> The national pay range for this role is $135000 $180000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <em> <p> <p> <p> <p> LIRemote <p><p>
Software Engineer: Data
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Apr 23, 2024
<p><span>Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlets mission is to <span><b>drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future<b><span> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation<span><p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Develop and enhance software systems that interact with complex data sets from DeFi protocols and blockchain networks focusing on scalability efficiency and reliability<li> <li>Architect and refine data models and structures to support the evolving needs of DeFi analytics simulations methodologies and research development<li> <li>Engage in the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment with a keen eye on datacentric applications<li> <li>Employ advanced software engineering practices to ensure code quality system security and performance in dataintensive environments<li> <li>Work closely with crossfunctional teams to translate data insights into actionable improvements and features within our platform<li> <li>Stay ahead of the curve with emerging technologies and methodologies that can drive innovation in DeFi data analysis and dataml engineering<li> <li>Spearhead the documentation and dissemination of technical knowledge within the team and the wider DeFi community<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>A minimum of 4 years in software engineering with significant exposure to dataintensive applications<li> <li>Proficiency in Python Rust and SQL with a solid understanding of software engineering principles<li> <li>Experience with OLAP databases eg BigQuery and familiarity with data transformation tools eg DBT<li> <li>Knowledge of workflow orchestration eg Dagster and distributed data processing technologies eg SparkStrong problemsolving skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team setting<li> <li>Passion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space<li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment<li> <ul><p><b>Bonus Points<b> <p><ul><li>Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus but not required<li> <li>Enthusiasm for the space especially DeFi is very much desired<li> <li>Background in smart contract development eg Solidity or contributions to the DeFi community through research or opensource projects<li> <li>Experience with building data platforms at scale<li> <ul><p><b>Benefits and Perks<b> <p><ul><li>Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN<li> <li>Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk<li> <li>100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees<li> <li>Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided<li> <li>$1000 WFH stipend<li> <li>Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data<li> <li>Unlimited vacation<li> <li>100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks<li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <li>Opportunity for incentive compensation<li> <ul><p> <p><p><b>Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application<b><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>The national pay range for this role is $150000 $180000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <i><p> <p><br ><p> <p>LIRemote<p> <p><p>
Quantitative Software Engineer
Company: Gauntlet
Location: USA
Posted Apr 17, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> Gauntlet is a leader in quantitative research and DeFi economics optimization specializing in risk management growth facilitation and ensuring the economic robustness of key DeFi protocols Managing over $13 billion in customer TVL as of January 2024 our efforts are vital to the industrys leading protocols <p> <p> <p> <p> We are known for our significant research contributions paralleling the impact of top academic institutions in DeFi As a Series B company with a 60member team we operate on a remotefirst basis from New York City <p> <p> <p> <p> Our mission is to drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future The unique challenges of decentralized systems call for innovative approaches in mechanism design smart contract development and financial product utilization Gauntlet leads in advancing this knowledge ensuring safe progression through the evolving landscape of financial innovation <p> <p> <p> <p> We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantitative Software Engineer to join our team The ideal candidate is one who possesses strong statistical and engineering skills has a passion for problemsolving and be able to work effectively in a fastpaced and collaborative environment <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Responsibilities <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Designing and implementing strategies for managing risk and optimizing DeFi protocols using quantitative models simulations and machine learning <p> <li> <li> <p> Develop tools and engines for parameter recommendations and drive impact to protocols <p> <li> <li> <p> Own the whole lifecycle of protocol integrations including building data pipelines working closely with crossfunctional teams to define the data requirements and product offering <p> <li> <li> <p> Architect and refine data models and structures to support the evolving needs of DeFi analytics simulations methodologies and research development <p> <li> <li> <p> Contribute to making our core modeling platform worldclass <p> <li> <li> <p> Maintain uptodate knowledge of the latest industry trends technologies and techniques in software engineering <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Qualifications <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 5+ years of professional engineering experience preferably within the financial services and quant trading <p> <li> <li> <p> Proficient at writing code in Python and SQL with a solid understanding of software engineering principles <p> <li> <li> <p> Knowledge of workflow orchestration eg Dagster Airflow and distributed data processing technologies Spark <p> <li> <li> <p> Excellent understanding of statistical modeling machine learning and optimization algorithms <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with scientific computing packages such as NumpyScipy Pandas etc <p> <li> <li> <p> Ability to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains coupled with strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail <p> <li> <li> <p> Ability to work independently and within a team manage multiple projects and meet deadlines <p> <li> <li> <p> Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Bonus Points <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Experience working in the crypto industry is a plus <p> <li> <li> <p> Enthusiasm for the space especially DeFi is very much desired <p> <li> <li> <p> Masters or PhD in Quantitative fields like Mathematics Economics Computer Science Physics or similar fields is a plus <p> <li> <li> <p> Smart contract development experience eg Solidity <p> <li> <li> <p> Published or presented research in the space <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Benefits and Perks <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN <p> <li> <li> <p> Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees <p> <li> <li> <p> Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided <p> <li> <li> <p> $1000 WFH stipend <p> <li> <li> <p> Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data <p> <li> <li> <p> Unlimited vacation <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks <p> <li> <li> <p> Fertility benefits <p> <li> <li> <p> Opportunity for incentive compensation <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application <strong> <p> <p> <p> <p> <em> The national pay range for this role is $160000 $200000 base plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <em> <p> <p> <p> <p> LIRemote <p><p>
Data Scientist
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Feb 28, 2024
Gauntlet is a leading company in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and optimizing growth for major DeFi protocols. They publish cutting-edge research, are a Series B company with around 60 employees, and are looking to hire experienced Data Scientists. The role involves in-depth research, client engagement, and creating engaging research and dashboards. Qualifications include 4+ years of professional experience, strong communication skills, and expertise in data analysis and financial products.
Software Engineer: Team Aera
Company: Gauntlet
Location: USA
Posted Apr 21, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is among the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlets mission is to <strong> drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future <strong> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Responsibilities <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Develop test and maintain highquality and robust software solutions for Aeras treasury management platform <p> <li> <li> <p> Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including researchers and product managers to ensure seamless implementation of new features <p> <li> <li> <p> Actively participate in code and design reviews providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standards <p> <li> <li> <p> Keep uptodate with the latest industry trends technologies and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of Aeras platform <p> <li> <li> <p> Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides <p> <li> <li> <p> Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve software defects ensuring optimal system performance and reliability <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Qualifications <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 8+ years of professional experience in software development <p> <li> <li> <p> Proficient at writing code in Python <p> <li> <li> <p> Understanding of blockchain and DeFi protocols concepts and best practices or a strong desire to learn <p> <li> <li> <p> Strong communication skills especially written and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment <p> <li> <li> <p> Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills <p> <li> <li> <p> Experience with version control systems ie git <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Bonus Points <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Experience developing and shipping userfacing features using componentbased UI frameworks <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Benefits and Perks <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Remote first work from anywhere <p> <li> <li> <p> Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation <p> <li> <li> <p> Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees <p> <li> <li> <p> Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided <p> <li> <li> <p> $1000 WFH stipend upon joining <p> <li> <li> <p> $100 per month reimbursement for fitnessrelated expenses <p> <li> <li> <p> Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data <p> <li> <li> <p> Unlimited vacation policy <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks <p> <li> <li> <p> Fertility benefits <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application <strong> <p> <p> <p> <p> <em> The national pay range for this role is $150000 $200000 plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <em> <p> <p> LIRemote <p><p>
Software Engineer for Gauntlet
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Gauntlet is a leading company in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and optimizing growth for major DeFi protocols. They publish cutting-edge research and are a Series B company with around 60 employees, operating remotely with a base in New York City. Gauntlet's mission is to drive adoption and understanding in future financial systems, focusing on decentralized systems and their unique challenges. They are hiring for a professional development role, requiring at least 4 years of experience in high-performance languages, distributed computation, and database design. Benefits include remote work, competitive packages, and comprehensive health benefits.
Product Manager for Growth Optimization & Restaking
Company: Gauntlet
Location: USA
Posted Apr 17, 2024
<p class=jobDescription> <p> Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is among the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City <p> <p> <p> <p> Gauntlets mission is to <strong> drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future <strong> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation <p> <p> <p> <p> As Gauntlets Product Manager for our Growth Optimization and Restaking teams youll design prototype and specify digital solutions that solve some of the biggest most complicated problems facing DeFi protocols today Youll work with product managers to define problems worth solving youll talk to users to understand their needs and experiences and youll collaborate with Gauntlets engineers and data scientists to deliver highquality digital experiences Gauntlet gathers a wealth of data about the protocols it works with across its all of DeFi The ideal candidate is passionate about unlocking the value of this data for our DAOs Community members and Protocol teams <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Responsibilities <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> You will work crossfunctionally to guide features from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds <p> <li> <li> <p> You will support our product strategy development roadmap planning and product launches from ideation through execution <p> <li> <li> <p> You will have a customerfirst approach demonstrating a deep understanding of our target customers and tailor solutions to help us better meet their needs <p> <li> <li> <p> Partner with design to ship usable and impactful features to the Aera App <p> <li> <li> <p> Work closely with Engineering to translate user needs into tangible features and financial strategies <p> <li> <li> <p> Manage relationships with our customers and the broader DAO communities <p> <li> <li> <p> Drive a clear understanding of success via metrics <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Qualifications <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> 5+ years of experience in product management cofounder or related technical role <p> <li> <li> <p> You have shipped deeply technical software products in crypto or DeFi <p> <li> <li> <p> You have a deep understanding of DeFi applications at a technical level <p> <li> <li> <p> You have strong written and verbal communication skills both for internal audiences as well as externally with customers <p> <li> <li> <p> Strong track record of owning and developing a product domain strategy and roadmap <p> <li> <li> <p> You have a good understanding of financial concepts <p> <li> <li> <p> You have successfully managed multiple products at the same time with different engineering teams <p> <li> <li> <p> You have mentored and trained junior team members and have meaningfully delegated scope to them <p> <li> <li> <p> You navigate high levels of ambiguity getting thrown into a problem with nebulous scope and solutions excites you <p> <li> <li> <p> You know what restaking is and why its important <p> <li> <li> <p> You understand enterprise product management and how to build products for organizationally complex customers <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Benefits and Perks <strong> <p> <ul> <li> <p> Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN <p> <li> <li> <p> Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation <p> <li> <li> <p> Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees <p> <li> <li> <p> Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided <p> <li> <li> <p> $1000 WFH stipend upon joining <p> <li> <li> <p> $100 per month reimbursement for fitnessrelated expenses <p> <li> <li> <p> Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data <p> <li> <li> <p> Unlimited vacation policy <p> <li> <li> <p> 100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks <p> <li> <li> <p> Fertility benefits <p> <li> <ul> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <strong> Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application <strong> <p> <p> <p> <p> <em> The national pay range for this role is $180000 $195000 plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates experience and local cost of labor Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <em> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> <p> LIRemote <p><p>
General Interest Applications!
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Mar 09, 2024
Gauntlet is a leading company in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics, managing market risk and optimizing growth for major DeFi protocols. They publish cutting-edge research, are a Series B company with around 60 employees, and offer a range of benefits including remote work, in-person retreats, and comprehensive health coverage. Their mission is to drive adoption and understanding in future financial systems, focusing on decentralized systems and novel challenges in mechanism design.
Software Engineer: Gauntlet
Company: Gauntlet
Location: New York City, NY
Posted Apr 28, 2024
<p><span>Gauntlet leads the field in quantitative research and optimization of DeFi economics We manage market risk optimize growth and ensure economic safety for protocols facilitating the majority of spot trading borrowing and lending activity across all of DeFi protecting and optimizing the largest protocols and networks in the industry As of January 2024 Gauntlet manages risk and incentives covering over $13 billion in customer TVL<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlet continually publishes cuttingedge research that informs our risk models alerts and analysis and is among the most cited institution including academic institutions in terms of peerreviewed papers addressing DeFi as a subject Were a Series B company with around 60 employees operating remotefirst with a home base in New York City<span><p> <p><br ><p> <p><span>Gauntlets mission is to <span><b>drive adoption and understanding in the financial systems of the future<b><span> Building with decentralized systems creates novel challenges for mechanism designers smart contract developers and endusers of financial products which are not seen in traditional software development and investing contexts Gauntlet is dedicated to enhancing our industrys understanding of this new domain and revealing how to safely navigate the true bleeding edge of 21st century financial innovation<span><p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p><ul><li>Design build and maintain robust scalable systems for data from DeFi protocols blockchain networks and various other data sources<li> <li>Contribute to making our platform worldclass<li> <li>Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their system requirements and provide the necessary support to help their productivity<li> <li>Implement quality control measures to ensure system integrity and quality<li> <li>Actively participate in code and design reviews providing constructive feedback to peers and maintaining high coding standards<li> <li>Keep uptodate with the latest industry trends technologies and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of the platform<li> <li>Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides<li> <li>Troubleshoot diagnose and resolve software defects ensuring optimal system performance and reliability<li> <ul><p><b>Qualifications<b> <p><ul><li>At least 4 years of professional development experience More is better but were flexible <li> <li>Experience developing productionquality software in highperformance languages We currently use Nexts amp Typescript but are open<li> <li>Experience with building backend systems<li> <li>Ability to quickly internalize abstract concepts in new domains coupled with strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail<li> <li>Ability to work independently and within a team manage multiple projects and meet deadlines<li> <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team environment<li> <li>Passion for DeFi and the broader crypto ecosystem with a willingness to immerse oneself in the space<li> <ul><p><b>Bonus Points<b> <p><ul><li>Experience working in the crypto industry is a big plus but not required<li> <li>Experience with Hardhat amp Postgres preferred<li> <li>Enthusiasm for the space especially DeFi is very much desired<li> <li>Background in smart contract development eg Solidity or contributions to the DeFi community through research or opensource projects<li> <ul><p><b>Benefits and Perks<b> <p><ul><li>Remote first work from anywhere in the US amp CAN<li> <li>Competitive packages with the added opportunity for incentive based compensation<li> <li>Regular inperson company retreats and crosscountry office visit perk<li> <li>100 paid medical dental and vision premiums for employees<li> <li>Laptop monitor keyboard and mouse setup provided<li> <li>$1000 WFH stipend upon joining<li> <li>$100 per month reimbursement for fitnessrelated expenses<li> <li>Monthly reimbursement for home internet phone and cellular data<li> <li>Unlimited vacation policy<li> <li>100 paid parental leave of 12 weeks<li> <li>Fertility benefits<li> <ul><p> <p><p><b>Please note at this time our hiring is reserved for potential employees who are able to work within the contiguous United States and Canada Should you need alternative accommodations please note that in your application<b><p> <p><br ><p> <p><i>The national pay range for this role is $150000 $200000 plus additional On Target Earnings potential by level and equity in the company Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for a company of our size and industry and are one part of many compensation benefits and other reward opportunities we provide Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors including qualifications for the role experience level skill set and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company <i><p> <p><br ><p> <p>LIRemote<p> <p><p>