Blockworks · 3 months ago
Senior Data Engineer (Solana)
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expBlockworks is an information platform that sits at the center of the crypto industry, transforming raw data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the creation and execution of data models and strategies, collaborating with the engineering team to develop and implement data pipelines.
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Responsibilities
Own Data Sourcing Pipelines: You'll be responsible for helping to architect our data warehousing, ingestion and sourcing strategy, working with multiple SDKs to aggregate data from various sources into Blockwork's own data warehouse
Design and Implement ETL Solutions: You'll be responsible for implementing our overall ETL approach, including accessing & setting up blockchain nodes to pull from, sourcing data from 3rd parties, and modeling our internal schemas across our PostgreSQL database(s)
Grow Shared Knowledge: You'll help provide technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to the team in the implementation of established architectures and designs
Drive Operational Efficiency: You'll be constantly looking for opportunities to improve data workflows and reliably automate routine tasks
Cross-Functional Collaboration: You'll work with other teams across Blockworks, including Research, Product, and Engineering, to lead initiatives and move collaborations forward
Qualification
Required
Significant knowledge of the crypto industry; interest in crypto is not enough, we're looking for someone who considers themself crypto native
At least 4 (but ideally more) years of hands-on experience with data modeling, schema design, data operations, and data warehousing
Experience building backend systems at scale with a focus on data processing and ingestion
Proficiency in Typescript, Go, and/or Python
Strong expertise in SQL (ideally Postgres, dbt, and Hypertables)
Deep experience creating data warehouses using Timescale, Snowflake, and/or BigQuery
Experience using DevOps tools and solutions like Docker, CI/CD, and AWS
Preferred
Experience and demonstrated success in crypto, web3, startup, or incubator environments
Background in designing, building, and managing microservices, especially with expertise in security, privacy, and scalability
Hands-on experience with Solana
Experience building and operating Solana ingestion pipelines using RPC, Websocket, or Geyser with resilience to forks and automated backfills
Ability to decode transactions, instructions, and events, and ship modeled data into Postgres, Clickhouse, or Parquet with speed and accuracy
Fluency in decoding native programs such as System, Stake, SPL Token, Token2022, and Memo, along with Anchor programs, while managing IDLs, Borsh layouts, and maintaining an internal decoder registry
Benefits
Remote-First: We're a remote-first organization with an office in NYC for you to utilize as you please.
100% Medical Coverage for You: Close to fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for you, and a significant portion covered for your dependents.
Flexible PTO: We have a flexible paid time off policy that doesn't limit the number of vacation days you can take.
Parental Leave: At Blockworks, all team members are eligible for 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Hardware Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to use to purchase the tools and technology that help them be their most productive.
Learning & Growth Stipend: Every team member has a stipend to spend on their skill growth and professional development.
Career Growth: We prioritize skill growth and career development, and we have a clear, documented structure to take the guesswork out of individual development and career progression.
Global & Diverse Team: We're a global team, and we're committed to creating an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture.
Company
Blockworks
Blockworks is a crypto information platform that offers institutional-grade data, research, news, and events.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$12.1MKey Investors
50T Funds
2023-05-09Series Unknown· $12M
2018-05-01Seed· $0.1M
Leadership Team
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Michael Ippolito
Co-Founder
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