Sundae Labs is a software development studio focused on building products and infrastructure for the Cardano ecosystem. In January 2022, we launched one of the first decentralized exchanges on Cardano. Since then, our technical contributions and ongoing maintenance of SundaeSwap have become part of the core infrastructure supporting Cardano's growth. Alongside SundaeSwap, we're now developing several foundational projects across blockchain and Cardano—everything from layer-2 integrations to privacy tools and governance platforms.
Because of recent contract wins, we're growing our team to tackle new challenges and help shape Cardano's future. If you're interested in working on real-world blockchain products, we welcome you to join us. We value authenticity, collaboration, and practical impact, and we're looking for teammates who share that approach.
As a Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of blockchain innovation, contributing to a variety of high-impact projects that are foundational to the Cardano ecosystem. Your work will be diverse and challenging, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of decentralized technology.
Major Infrastructure Projects
- 01Amaru - Help contribute to the reimplementation of the Cardano node in Rust.
- 02Ouroboros Leios - Help deliver this substantial protocol upgrade.
- 03Acropolis - Build a modular and decomposable Cardano node.
- 04Butane Oracles - Powering a synthetic asset protocol with novel infrastructure.
- 05Project Sweet Tooth - A critical component for an upcoming major crypto launch.
Ongoing Innovation
- 01Extend the core SundaeSwap protocol with new features.
- 02Foster a rich ecosystem through our Typescript SDKs.
- 03Conduct security audits for other ecosystem projects.
- 04Adapt to shifting priorities in our lean environment.
We believe that the right mindset and a strong engineering foundation are more important than a specific list of technologies. We're looking for passionate individuals who are excited to learn and grow with us.
The Right Mindset
- 01Highly ethical and self-motivated, loves solving complex challenges.
- 02Ability to work with incomplete or shifting requirements.
- 03Comfort with ambiguity and cutting-edge technology.
- 04Flexibility and ownership mentality for long-term impact.
Technical Requirements
- 01Strong software engineering fundamentals.
- 02Willingness to learn and work in both Go and Rust.
- 03Experience level can vary.
- 04Interest in blockchain technology.
Bonus Points
- 01Previous experience with Rust or Go.
- 02Background in blockchain or cryptography.
- 03Experience with distributed systems.
- 04Open source contributions.
- 01Competitive compensation and benefits.
- 02Equity participation in a growing company.
- 03Truly flexible remote work environment.
- 04Work on foundational Cardano infrastructure.
- 05Minimal meetings, maximum development time.
- 06Direct collaboration with leading organizations.
- 07A truly delightful and caring team.
- 08Variety in your work.