Full-stack Developer - Tech Lead

At Contro ( ( we believe that markets will empower people if they are democratic, liquid and fair.

Contro is a VC-backed technology startup and blockchain revolutionizing digital asset trading markets by prioritizing sustained intent over speed to enable transformative products. Our first product, Debate Markets , combines social finance and prediction markets to foster constructive, skin-in-the-game debates—a groundbreaking application at the intersection of blockchain, finance, and social networks.

We are looking for a senior software engineer proficient in architecting and developing performant web apps and their backends.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional, highly intelligent engineer who has previously played significant and hands-on roles in creating complex user-facing applications such as social networks or trading platforms—taking them from inception to production at scale. A strong interest in web3 / blockchain technology is also required.

What You'll Do

Develop the Web App: Lead development of our React-based frontend.

Collaborate and Execute : Working closely with our Product Design Engineer, you'll refine and integrate components and fill them with life.

Architect the Backend: Design data models, index blockchain data and maintain performant and scalable databases and APIs for a social network-like use case.

Innovate with Blockchain: Enable cutting-edge web3 UX by integrating blockchain infrastructure with modern web technologies.

Deploy and Maintain: Set up CI/CD pipelines, manage deployments, and ensure smooth, secure operations.

What You Bring

• Masters degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering from a top university, OR excessive programming experience
• Top 0.5% intellectual ability across population
• 5+ years programming experience, 3+ of which as senior software engineer
• Write beautiful, well-structured code
• Proficient in Typescript and React
• Extensive experience with backend engineering and databases such as Postgres, ScyllaDB, or Neo4j
• Familiarity with web design principles, CSS, responsive design
• Security mindset
• Excellent written communication
• (Plus) Experience with developing for or using web3
• (Plus) Mobile or system programming

What's In For You

Competitive base salary depending on experience and location

Significant additional compensation and upside as an early core team member in tokens / equity

Chance to architecture and shape a consumer product which will be beneficial for a large user base

Chance to work with cutting-edge technology

Smart team, no BS, few calls, high flexibility

Team-retreats - occasionally deep-work (and party) with your colleagues in person (mostly in Europe)