Daylight · 5 months ago
Senior Software Engineer | Blockchain
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDaylight is a decentralized energy company focused on creating a protocol for distributed solar and storage systems. The Senior Software Engineer | Blockchain will develop Django APIs and backend services, design interactions with smart contracts, and influence architecture decisions in a dynamic startup environment.
EnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
GraphQL & REST API Development
Design and build robust GraphQL queries and mutations that power our mobile app and are tailored for mobile performance
Architect, develop, and maintain scalable API endpoints that support vendor/partner integrations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative features
Continuously monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks and bugs across all endpoints
Champion code quality, automation, and comprehensive testing practices
CRM & Internal Tools Development
Leverage and extend Django’s admin interface to build a feature-rich internal CRM and administration portal
Customize the Django admin site to meet evolving business and workflow needs
Work with stakeholders to refine internal processes and drive user-friendly administrative solutions
Smart Contract Development
Design and implement Solidity smart contracts that underpin Daylight's decentralized energy markets
Develop Daylight's decentralized data storage and validation layer using modern frameworks (e.g. Commonware, Snapchain L3)
Architect secure oracle flows to feed real-world energy data onchain
Manage crosschain deployments and integrations for liquidity routing and yield pools using LayerZero, Wormhole, or similar technologies
Technical Architecture & DevOps
Contribute to architecture planning and drive technical design decisions that ensure scalability and security
Optimize the application stack for maximum speed and reliability
Embrace CI/CD methodologies and infrastructure-as-code practices to streamline deployments
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies that enhance our backend ecosystem
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience developing APIs and backend services
2+ years of experience writing Solidity smart contracts
Strong understanding of API Development and best practices
Experience with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and Redis
Proficiency in writing clean, readable, and well-documented code
Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and network request handling
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Knowledge of backend performance profiling and optimization techniques
Experience with testing and managing AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes
Familiarity with crypto and related infrastructure, specifically EVM
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with DeFi protocols, especially stablecoins, lending markets, liquid staking, or yield optimization systems
Experience integrating offchain data via oracles
Preferred
Experience with Celery, Django admin sites
Experience with smart contract audits
Experience with continuous integration and delivery processes
Contributions to open-source projects
Understanding of energy markets and renewable energy systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellhub membership
Monthly wellness stipend
Company
Daylight
The decentralized energy company
2-10 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$88.2MKey Investors
Framework VenturesTurtle Hill Capitala16z crypto
2025-10-16Series Unknown· $15M
2025-10-16Debt Financing· $60M
2024-07-31Series A· $9M
Leadership Team
Jason Badeaux
Co-Founder
Udit Patel
Co-Founder / CTO
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