Summary

About Absinthe:

Absinthe was founded in 2022 and is funded by 6th Man Ventures, Geometry Ventures, Tangent Ventures, Builder Capital, Room40 Ventures, and Outlier Ventures.

We’ve achieved tens of millions of visits, millions of users registered, and launched dozens of web3 projects. We're now scaling our product, analytics, and customer base with a key full-time hire.

The Position

We are currently looking for a senior (5+ yoe) fullstack developer with a strong frontend skillset.

The ideal candidate is self-directed, brings substantial prior knowledge and experience, and can quickly grasp and iterate on new concepts.

Prior web3/crypto knowledge is a requirement.

Required Skills and Experience:

Mastery of the Absinthe Stack

1. NextJs (app router) v14 + React (w. hooks) + TS
2. Good FE development patterns are crucial
3. Containerization (docker/podman)
4. CICD (gh actions)
5. Tailwind CSS + css-in-js libraries
6. Radix UI Component Library
7. Next-Auth (now auth.js)
8. Graphql (queries, mutations, subscriptions)
9. RESTful patterns (TanStack Query or the like)
10. Hasura + Postgres for APIs
11. AWS Amplify for hosting
12. AWS Cloudfront + DNS/Redirection experience
13. Prior Web3 Experience
14. Wallet Connect (wagmi/viem)
15. Understanding how blockchain event logs work
16. Understanding web3 primitives like: AMMs, erc-20/721 standards, chainIds, RPC nodes, proxy-patterns + factory contracts, etc

Other Critical Skills

1. Rigorous testing
2. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and pivot tasks when needed
3. Deep understanding of website authentication / data permissioning / common security patterns
4. Deep understanding of Nextjs SSR + network boundary
5. Understanding of API security (CORS, CSP, etc)
6. Pixel Perfect design from Figma design files

Workplace

Absinthe is an high-paced place to work. We’re constantly shipping, selling, and iterating.

Everyone works long hours at high intensity - from founder level to contract-level employees. We do everything it takes to get clients shipped on time. We do this because seeing real progress as a result of your work is extremely rewarding.

The potential for rapid skill development and financial independence are significant.

Only serious applicants should apply. If this doesn’t sound like you, please grind leetcode and interview at big tech instead.

Here’s what we offer:

1. Competitive and top-tier compensation package
2. Flexible working location – In-person (NYC) or remote
3. Tight team == freedom to take ownership of projects and make a significant impact
4. Working closely with the founders

Skills

• Software Engineering