Software Engineer - 2027 New Grads at Ellipsis Labs in New York, NY

Summary: Ellipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed startup based in New York that is focused on building sustainable and efficient DeFi protocols. They are seeking 2027 software engineering new grads to join their team, where the role involves building product features and platform components, owning projects end-to-end, and collaborating with design and engineering teams. Responsibilities: - Build real product features and/or platform components across the stack, front end, back end, infra, or on-chain, based on your skills and interest - Own scoped projects end-to-end: problem definition → design → implementation → testing → deployment → monitoring - Collaborate with design and engineering to deliver fast, reliable, and secure experiences - Instrument and improve performance, reliability, and observability; write clear tests and documentation Required Qualifications: - Hands-on experience building software (courses, personal projects, research, or internships) in one or more languages such as TypeScript/JavaScript, Python, Rust, Java, C/C++; you write clear, tested code - Solid CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems thinking) and familiarity with Git and basic debugging - Ability to make informed trade-offs with business context; high agency and a team-first mindset - Curiosity about DeFi/crypto (prior domain experience not required) Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in one or more areas: full-stack web (React/Javascript), backend APIs/services, infrastructure/DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, cloud), or on-chain/low-level systems - Familiarity with blockchain technology (Solana a plus) - Interest or experience in fintech/trading - Rust or TypeScript proficiency Required Skills: TypeScript, Python, Rust Important Skills: Java, C/C++, Git, Full-stack web, DevOps, Blockchain technology Nice-to-Have Skills: Debugging, Fintech, Curiosity about DeFi, Team-first mindset