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Staff Full-Stack Engineer

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About Agora

Agora is working towards a new paradigm for group collaboration by creating the tools for communities to work together onchain. This is not yet-another-productivity-saas. We believe that to enable the next era of collaboration, we need software that can bend current and create new incentives. No amount of removing friction will change how we work together if our reward functions are misaligned.

Agora is working tirelessly on the best end-to-end governance platform for crypto protocols – the first instance of at-scale onchain collaboration. Leading communities like Optimism, ENS, Uniswap, and more rely on Agora to coordinate their community around critical protocol upgrades, ecosystem funding, and steward their ecosystem for the future.

But that’s not where we stop. Our goal is to build deep collaboration tools for people who couldn’t care less about crypto so that one day (soon), your friends back home are using Agora without ever knowing we’re on Ethereum.

What you'll do

You will work on building out the next generation of Agora's governance applications focusing on the product, scaling it, and end user experience. You will work closely with our head of engineering, head of design and head of product, to build and own features end to end. This includes working on the front-end, having strong opinions on where the data should live in the backend and giving yourself and the team leverage writing automated tests and good docs.

2025 will be a big year for Agora with dozens of new customers already committed and lots of improvements on the contracts, architecture, data layer and mobile experience. Your days will be filled with challenging and rewarding work that you will be proud of.

What we are looking for

Developers who have worked on at least three production grade stacks and distributed systems with object oriented languages. We heavily rely on Typescript & React & Next.js, and also have data pipelines in python & SQL.
Understanding of Ethereum’s architecture and familiarity with L2 solutions
Ability to read Solidity code
Strong computer science fundamentals, particularly in building scalable and maintainable systems
A track record of delivering learning while delivering high-quality, maintainable code that facilitates collaboration within a codebase
You want to start committing code on day one

Nice to Haves

Experience working on open-source projects
Expertise in designing for crypto applications
Knowledge of the Governance Ecosystem in Crypto (Eg. ERC20Votes)
Experience working with EVM Indexers
Demonstrated ability to improve infrastructure through:
- Building design systems
- Making it easier for others to contribute effectively

What we Offer

Ownership – both in responsibility and equity. We’re a small team with high trust and expectations of each other. We want you to own a sizeable chunk of of the product and company, and structure our compensation accordingly.
Competitive benefits – we offer health, vision and dental benefits.
A strong team – we’re a small team that values experience, character and integrity. You’ll work with peers you respect, and who respect you.
A seat at the table – you will come to all offsites, and be part of all strategic discussions. We’re hiring for a technical leader, and will treat you as such
A path to grow – our goal is to retain all early hires as senior leaders as the company scales. We believe folks with the best expertise and deep context should lead organizations, even if they don’t traditionally self-identify as people managers.

Location

Agora operates as a remote, distributed team with headquarters in San Francisco. We gather quarterly for full-team offsites held in various locations across the country. Although our team is globally distributed, we work during US-friendly hours, specifically in the PST/EST time zones.

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What You Should Know About Staff Full-Stack Engineer, Ágora

As a Staff Full-Stack Engineer at Agora, you'll be entering an exciting world where community collaboration meets cutting-edge technology. Agora isn’t just another productivity SaaS; we’re building the future of on-chain governance tools that empower communities to work together seamlessly. Your role will be pivotal as you create the next generation of our governance applications, focusing on enhancing the product, scaling it effectively, and elevating the user experience. Working collaboratively with our head of engineering, design, and product, you'll get hands-on experience by owning features from concept to deployment. We utilize a tech stack that includes TypeScript, React, and Next.js, as well as data pipelines built in Python and SQL, giving you a chance to deepen your expertise in these areas. If you’re excited about tackling challenges and embracing a fast-paced environment where your contributions matter, Agora will support you in making your mark. Plus, with a multitude of new customers on the horizon for 2025, this is a fantastic time to join our mission and help evolve our platform. We thrive on innovation and high-quality code that enhances collaboration. With opportunities for ownership, competitive benefits, and a supportive team, your impact at Agora will extend beyond just coding. We’re building something truly transformative, and we would love for you to be part of that journey.

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Staff Full-Stack Engineer at Agora?

The primary responsibilities of a Staff Full-Stack Engineer at Agora include building and enhancing governance applications, focusing on product quality and user experience, and collaborating closely with engineering, design, and product teams. You will own features from start to end, ensuring they are scalable and maintainable, which involves writing automated tests and documentation to facilitate team collaboration.