Founding Data Engineer

About RWA.xyz

RWA.xyz is a data provider and analytics dashboard for the next big wave in DeFi: Real-World Assets. DeFi today exists in an insular bubble, but RWAs present the chance for the vast efficiency and transparency benefits of DeFi to impact the outside world. We build tools to help investors effectively navigate this new paradigm.

We’re backed by top VCs in the industry, Archetype, Jump Crypto, Nascent, and Shima, and our team has worked at some of the best web2 and web3 companies in the world. We move fast, build in the open, and are eager to bring on new team members!

Overview

Role: Founding Data Engineer

Type: Individual Contributor

Level: Mid (3-6 years of experience)

Compensation: $125k-175k salary + 0.5%-1% equity, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid in NYC

Qualifications

None of these are strict requirements—we believe great candidates can come from many different backgrounds.

• 3+ years of experience engineering data systems with technologies like Spark, Beam, or Flink

• Strong experience in relational database schema design

• Experience with cloud infrastructure DevOps

• Excellent communication ability

• Strong sense of ownership and craftsmanship

• Can move quickly and accurately under conditions of uncertainty without supervision

Bonus points if you have previous blockchain data, early-stage startup, or finance experience!

Responsibilities

As a founding engineer, you’ll contribute to both the technical and cultural foundations of the company. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building our core data systems and API

• Collaborating with product engineers to ship new features

• Increasing team productivity by improving the development lifecycle

Since we’re a startup, in addition to the above, you’ll have the chance to be involved in other areas of the business like product, growth, recruiting, and fundraising.

Our Process

• The first step is a phone screen with a recruiter for us to learn some of the basics about your background.

• The second step is meeting Charlie, our CTO. He’ll ask in-depth questions about your work history, as well as give you an overview of our company and culture.

• The third step is a technical take-home assignment where you’ll solve a problem similar to the ones we face every day.

• After the take-home, you’ll meet us on-site to whiteboard a system design problem, discuss how you think about engineering management and processes, and enjoy a delicious lunch with the team!

• Finally, we like to do a paid trial run, where you’ll be working with us over a weekend or part-time during the week. This lets both sides make a more informed decision about working together.

• Afterwards, we’ll ask for references with past colleagues and compile a formal offer

Compensation Range: $125K - $175K