Web3 Software Engineer | TypeScript, Solidity, Web3, Crypto

This is a role for someone who has experience working in Web3. It's a rare opportunity to join a world-class DeFi team at the forefront of building next-generation on-chain trading infrastructure. This is a remote (WFH) role, but all candidates must be located within 3 hours of AEST. Strong preference for candidates based in AU/NZ About Us Ethereal is DeFi's next major trading protocol, incubated by Ethena and backed by big names in DeFi. Already over $900m TVL in pre-launch, we're delivering a high-speed decentralised exchange and trading venue, combining CEX-level performance with on-chain security. Currently in private test-net this is a rare chance to join a team early who are on a significant growth trajectory. The Opportunity We're looking for experienced Software Engineers who specialise in one of the following; Front End (dApps, React, TypeScript, Websockets) Backend (Node, Nest, Typescript, distributed systems) Smart Contracts (Solidity) You'll be solving problems around real-time performance, scalability, and security challenges across DeFi trading systems. What You'll Work On Depending on your background and focus, you'll work across one or more of the following areas: Designing and building high-throughput trading systems (>1M orders/sec) built with a complex on/off chain distributed system architecture. Building performant decentralised applications (dApps) on top of a combined on-chain/off-chain infrastructure. Writing secure, gas-optimised smart contracts for custody, margin, and trading systems. Navigating complex Web3 challenges like EVM environments, L2/L3 scaling solutions, bridges, and decentralised custody. Essential Skills Excellent software engineering fundamentals and non-trivial experience within your area of specialism (Frontend, Backend, or Smart Contracts). Experience building high-scale systems either in well-known Web3/DeFi projects or in leading consumer facing tech companies Ability to design and build complex systems across on-chain and off-chain infra. Comfort navigating new systems, architectures, and codebases with minimal guidance. Desirable Skills It would be great if you had experience with; DeFi protocol experience (AMMs, perps, staking, margin/liquidation). Real-time trading or event-driven systems background. Why Join Ethereal? Have Impact - Build next-generation DeFi infrastructure from the ground up. Work with some of the best engineers in crypto. Get paid on-chain, and ride the project upside. Competitive salary 110k-140 USDC on experience + bonuses Remote-first team. (AEST)

Ethereal is DeFi's next major trading protocol, incubated by Ethena and backed by big names in DeFi. Already over $900m TVL in pre-launch, we're delivering a high-speed decentralised exchange and trading venue, combining CEX-level performance with on-chain security.