Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building differentiated products and infrastructure in decentralized finance.

The company developed Phoenix, the leading order book spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, and a top 10 DEX (decentralized exchange) with>$50B in volume since inception in 2023.

Ellipsis Labs is building Atlas, a blockchain for verifiable finance. Verifiable finance enables financial applications to combine the performance of traditional finance with DeFi's transparency.

All roles are in the Ellipsis Labs office in New York City.

The Opportunity

Ellipsis Labs is seeking a Senior Performance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Monitor, benchmark, and optimize systems where performance is critical

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of experience in high-performance computing
• Low-level systems experience
• Ability to conceptualize systems at different levels of abstraction to identify performance bottlenecks
• 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

• Experience working with blockchain technology, preferably Solana

Benefits

• Above-market salary and equity compensation
• Unlimited and encouraged PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Lunch and dinner provided at the office
• Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences

Compensation Range: $150K - $250K