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DeFi Engineer

Ergonia is an independent cryptoasset trading firm and venture builder focused on DeFi markets and Solana infrastructure, funded by DRW.

Ergonia

Employee count: 1-10

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About Ergonia

Ergonia is a crypto-native trading firm with deep experience across DeFi and CeFi. We operate some of the most sophisticated, highest-volume trading systems in DeFi and actively trade across major centralized venues as well. Our work spans market making, yield strategies, and advanced on-chain execution.

We’re hiring a DeFi Engineer to help us expand to more chains, more protocols, and new trading strategies. You’ll work closely with traders, quants, and engineers in a fast-moving, high-performance environment.

What You’ll Do

  • On-Chain Data + Execution
    • Build systems to read high-volume, low-latency data from blockchains.
    • Send and manage transactions in performance-sensitive environments.
  • Smart Contract / On-Chain Program Development
    • Design, implement, and deploy production smart contracts on Solana or EVM environments.
  • System & Architecture Design
    • Contribute to end-to-end exchange, execution, and data-pipeline architecture.
  • Pragmatic Delivery
    • Trading moves fast. You should be comfortable making decisions with imperfect information, handling trade-offs, and delivering working systems on tight timelines. We value engineers who can prioritise what matters, move quickly, and get things shipped. An ability to execute under pressure
  • Remote Work Essentials
    • Reliable high-speed internet and a suitable workstation setup for sustained development and communication.

Requirements

Qualifitications

  • Experience
    • 4+ years of software development.
    • 2+ years working in DeFi.
    • Proven delivery of production-ready DeFi systems on Solana or EVM.
  • Knowledge
    • Strong understanding of DeFi mechanics, trading systems, spot/margin trading, and on-chain execution.
  • Mindset
    • Self-driven, highly motivated, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.
    • Strong communication skills in English.

Bonus Points

  • Experience with low-level blockchain runtime or transaction-pipeline optimizations.
  • Experience landing high-volume transactions on Solana or EVM.
  • Background in market making or high-frequency trading.

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Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Location requirements

United Kingdom

Hiring timezones

United Kingdom +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Computer SoftwareBlockchain EngineerBlockchain Protocol EngineerBlockchain Software EngineerAffiliate

Skills

SolanaEVMSmart ContractsDeFiData PipelinesSystems ArchitectureLow Level Blockchain RuntimeHigh Volume Transactional EnvironmentCrypto Trading SystemsBlockchain

About Ergonia

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We are Ergonia, an independent cryptoasset trading firm with a sharp focus on the dynamic world of DeFi markets. Our journey began with the backing of Don Wilson and the partners at DRW, bringing with us a legacy of expertise from DRW and Cumberland's pioneering work in crypto markets that dates back to 2014. At our core, we are a crypto-native market-making and venture-building firm, deeply embedded in the trading and infrastructure of the Solana ecosystem. We pride ourselves on being one of the largest and most sophisticated participants on the network, where we operate some of the most advanced, high-volume, and lowest-CU contracts currently on-chain. Our mission is to be at the leading edge of market evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in decentralized finance.

Our approach is twofold. Firstly, we deploy innovative, proprietary technology to execute a diverse range of trading strategies, leveraging our profound understanding of market microstructure. Secondly, we are passionate builders. We are actively constructing the next generation of on-chain derivatives infrastructure, aiming to shape the very future of decentralized markets. This involves incubating and launching new ventures, for which we seek out and empower visionary leaders. We foster a culture of high integrity, high agency, and an unwavering obsession with creating best-in-class financial products. For our team, we are committed to providing a flexible, fully remote working environment, empowering them with the best tools and resources, including a new laptop and a budget for work equipment, to help them thrive and innovate alongside us.

Employee benefits

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Competitive equity and token package

Offers a competitive package of company equity and tokens.

Fully remote, flexible working schedule

Team members can work from anywhere with a flexible schedule.

New laptop and/or budget for work equipment

Provides a new laptop and/or a budget for necessary work equipment.

Competitive cash compensation + upside in the DEX

Offers a competitive salary along with potential earnings from the decentralized exchange.

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Ergonia

Company size

1-10 employees

Founded in

2014

Chief executive officer

Don Wilson

Markets

CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Proprietary TradingMarket MakingBlockchain InfrastructureOn Chain DerivativesVenture CapitalFinancial Technology (FinTech)Solana EcosystemAlgorithmic Trading

Employees live in

Virgin Islands, British
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