{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/daylight/jobs/4574423008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4197505008,"location":{"name":"New York, NY"},"metadata":null,"id":4574423008,"updated_at":"2025-03-24T16:39:02-04:00","requisition_id":"13","title":"Analyst, Energy Storage Optimization \u0026 Analytics","company_name":"Daylight","first_published":"2025-03-12T12:44:45-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About Daylight\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Daylight is building a decentralized electric utility. We\u0026#39;re building technology that enables homes to generate, store, and share energy with their neighbors, turning passive consumers into active participants in a smarter, more sustainable grid.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team brings together energy and crypto veterans who believe in a future where communities power themselves. Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we\u0026#39;re building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. Learn more at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.godaylight.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;www.godaylight.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role at Daylight, you’ll play a critical role in executing our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and demand response program participation across the country. You’ll develop strategies to drive revenue growth, optimize asset performance, and collaborate with the development team to build an internal platform that integrates revenue stacking, analytics, and operational efficiencies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re an early-stage startup, so this role goes beyond traditional asset optimization. You’ll support functions related to energy trading, pricing strategies, and risk management while ensuring compliance with program requirements and internal risk metrics. You’ll also develop partnerships and build operational capabilities to enhance commercial performance.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is ideal for someone passionate about energy markets and technology who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll shape our analytics platform, integrate key data sources, and develop risk management frameworks—all while having opportunities to grow into a leadership position as we scale.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is remote with the New York City metro area preferred. Travel to New York City is required for meetings and team building events.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strategic Leadership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist in the execution of VPP and demand response program participation across the country.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop strategies aligned with the company’s business goals and revenue objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist the development team in building an internal VPP scheduling platform that integrates revenue stacking, operational constraints, and analytics to maximize asset value.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitor market trends, regulatory developments, and competitive dynamics to identify business opportunities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Asset Optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee market activities, including scheduling and dispatch, pricing strategies, and risk management, to optimize asset performance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build operational capabilities to manage obligations while ensuring BESS warranties, degradation targets, and market participation requirements are met.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop partnerships with optimization and scheduling platforms to enhance commercial operations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Market Analytics \u0026amp;amp; Strategy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify and integrate data sources for energy market forecasting, congestion analysis, and revenue modeling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain expertise in ISO/RTO market structures, energy trading strategies, and risk-adjusted returns for contracted and merchant revenue scenarios.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assess the asset pipeline by market, development timeline, and commercial readiness, developing a roadmap for revenue optimization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we’re looking for\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Must Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2+ years of experience in energy market analytics, trading, commercial operations, or asset optimization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Expertise in power markets, risk management, and regulatory requirements (experience with CAISO, NYISO, PJM, and ERCOT is a plus).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of state-level programs (e.g., CA DSGS, MA Connected Solutions, MA Clean Peak Standard, etc.).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-motivated with strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A results-oriented individual with a proven ability to prioritize tasks, manage their workload effectively, and deliver high-quality work with minimal supervision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep knowledge of energy storage optimization, power marketing, revenue forecasting, and market participation strategies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong data analytics and modeling experience to support decision-making and risk analysis.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we offer\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wellhub membership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monthly wellness stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Daylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We\u0026#39;re building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4049524008,"name":"Energy","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4033827008,"name":"New York, NY","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":4033828008,"name":"United States- Remote","location":null,"child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/daylight/jobs/4574418008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4197501008,"location":{"name":"New York, NY"},"metadata":null,"id":4574418008,"updated_at":"2026-01-21T13:56:04-05:00","requisition_id":"9","title":"Brand Design Lead","company_name":"Daylight","first_published":"2025-03-12T12:44:27-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About Daylight\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Daylight is the decentralized energy company built for the people who power it. We are solving the biggest challenge of our time: the need for abundant, affordable power.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;By combining consumer-friendly hardware (solar and batteries), intelligent software, and a novel financial layer (DayFi), we are creating a distributed energy network that is more reliable, affordable, and transparent than the status quo. We are scaling a national brand that impacts how people live, work, and power their lives. If you are ready to build something with tangible, real-world impact, we want to hear from you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Learn more at\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.godaylight.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;www.godaylight.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Daylight is building a new kind of energy company with real cultural and economic relevance. We are looking for a hands-on Design Lead to help shape how we show up in the world.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is an opportunity to build a high-visibility national brand that impacts how people power their lives. You will partner closely with the Creative Director to evolve our foundation into something recognizable, memorable, and worthy of the mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are looking for an executor who is ready to take ownership. If you have been honing your craft and are now looking to play a pivotal role in shaping a brand from the inside out, this is your chance to take things to the next level. You will have the autonomy to drive work from concept to execution, building in an early-stage, fast-paced environment to create a system that scales.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A Builder Across All Altitudes\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: You welcome projects great and small. You are excited to lead high-visibility national campaigns, but you also take pride in the \u0026quot;nitty-gritty\u0026quot; day-to-day design work that keeps the engine running.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A Hands-On Leader\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: You may be a Senior Designer ready to step up, or a Design Director who misses the tools. What matters is that you love the craft, you sweat the details, and you lead through making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A Brand Shaper\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: You don’t just execute tickets; you help define the visual voice. You prefer shaping a brand through tangible work rather than process decks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;A Strategic Partner\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: You will collaborate closely with Brand, Product, and Growth Marketing to ensure our visual storytelling is consistent, whether it\u0026#39;s on a billboard or inside the app\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is in-person in our New York City office.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Evolve the Brand\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Execute and expand Daylight’s visual identity across marketing, product-adjacent, and storytelling touchpoints.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Drive Quality \u0026amp;amp; Output\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Translate creative direction into high-quality, shippable design work. You will maintain a consistently high bar for craft, taste, and cohesion.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Design for Impact\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Manage the full spectrum of production—from designing large-scale regional campaigns and product launches to maintaining our design systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Bring a Point of View\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Bring original perspective rather than defaulting to formulas. Stay current on culture, design trends, and emerging tools (including AI-powered workflows) to keep the brand fresh.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Direct \u0026amp;amp; Collaborate\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Create concepts and storyboards to support larger initiatives. When needed, you will direct external partners—including illustrators, motion designers, and studios—making thoughtful decisions on when to execute personally vs. when to leverage outside talent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we’re looking for\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Must Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: 5-7 years of professional design experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Visual Excellence\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Strong fundamentals across typography, layout, color, and composition. You have a proven ability to evolve an existing brand into a cohesive, recognizable system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Versatility\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Comfort working across brand, marketing, and light product surfaces.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Storytelling\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Strong instincts for visual narrative and judgment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Autonomy\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: The ability to operate independently and move work forward without constant oversight.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Modern Fluency\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;: Proficiency with modern design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative suite) and workflows, including AI-assisted creation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Nice to Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Motion design or animation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Illustration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3D or experimental visual work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we offer\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wellhub membership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monthly wellness stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Daylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We\u0026#39;re building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4039643008,"name":"Marketing","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4033827008,"name":"New York, NY","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/daylight/jobs/4815076008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4298600008,"location":{"name":"New York, NY"},"metadata":null,"id":4815076008,"updated_at":"2025-07-28T11:29:21-04:00","requisition_id":"21","title":"DeFi Strategist","company_name":"Daylight","first_published":"2025-07-22T08:34:37-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About Daylight\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Daylight is the decentralized energy company. We\u0026#39;re building a protocol that converts distributed solar and storage systems into yield-bearing infrastructure. These assets are deployed behind the meter in American homes and businesses, generating electricity revenues that flow onchain as a single, liquid yield token. Our ambition is to build the economic engine for energy abundance, where capital fuels power, and power fuels everything.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team brings together energy and crypto veterans who believe in a future where communities power themselves. Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we\u0026#39;re building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. Learn more at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.godaylight.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;www.godaylight.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re hiring a DeFi Strategist to lead DayFi’s business development and play a foundational role in the evolution of our energy-based yield products. You will be responsible for growing our strategic integrations across DeFi, deepening relationships with protocols and stablecoin issuers, and shaping product design and go-to-market strategy to ensure DayFi becomes a core building block in the emerging RWA DeFi stack.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You’ll work closely with the protocol and capital formation teams, helping to align liquidity incentives, refine composability features, and grow network effects across both sides of the market.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is in-person in our New York City office.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own and scale DayFi’s DeFi-native business development function, driving integrations with Layer 1s and Layer 2s, stablecoins, lending markets, interest rate derivatives, structured products, and bridges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Shape and refine the design of DayFi’s yield products to improve liquidity, increase retention, and scale TVL\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Provide strategic input into the roadmap of core DeFi integrations to increase composability, utility, and adoption\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with partners to structure joint incentive programs, coordinate co-marketing, and accelerate TVL growth\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with the engineering and product teams at Daylight to provide seamless DeFi UX for mints, redemptions, and other engagements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with the marketing team at Daylight to communicate the value proposition of our novel yield products to DeFi market participants\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we’re looking for\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Must Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep familiarity with the DeFi ecosystem, including RWAs, stablecoins, money markets (e.g., Aave, Morpho), and structured yield platforms (e.g., Pendle), and strong opinions on why certain products have worked and others have not\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated understanding of advanced DeFi strategies such as looping and fixed-rate interest products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A strong rolodex of protocol teams and DeFi power users, specifically in the stablecoin, RWA, lending, infrastructure, and market making spaces\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience in business development or product strategy at a RWA protocol, lending protocol, stablecoin issuer, Layer 1, or Layer 2\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable thinking in smart contract logic and understanding the implications of EVM-level design decisions on go-to-market and integrations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong strategic thinking and communication skills—you can move between technical discussions and ecosystem storytelling with ease\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Nice to Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior exposure to RWA tokenization or experience structuring compliant DeFi products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working with or across power markets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we offer\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wellhub membership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monthly wellness stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Daylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. 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We\u0026#39;re building a protocol that converts distributed solar and storage systems into yield-bearing infrastructure. These assets are deployed behind the meter in American homes and businesses, generating electricity revenues that flow onchain as a single, liquid yield token. Our ambition is to build the economic engine for energy abundance—where capital fuels power, and power fuels everything.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Backed by a16z, Framework Ventures, and other leading investors, we’re bringing together top\u0026amp;nbsp;minds in energy and crypto to build a new kind of energy network—one that is transparent,\u0026amp;nbsp;decentralized, and designed for the energy transition. Learn more at \u0026lt;span class=\u0026quot;s1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.godaylight.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;www.godaylight.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;As a Protocol Engineer at Daylight, you’ll lead the development of our core smart contracts and\u0026amp;nbsp;decentralized backend systems that underpin our onchain energy network. Our protocol\u0026amp;nbsp;interacts with energy hardware in the real world and tokenizes the value of flexible energy\u0026amp;nbsp;capacity into crypto-native incentives—bridging digital and physical infrastructure through\u0026amp;nbsp;verifiable smart contracts, oracles, and data integrations.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;You should bring deep experience in Solidity and DeFi architectures (especially stablecoins,\u0026amp;nbsp;lending, or reward mechanisms), and be comfortable deploying cross-chain smart contracts\u0026amp;nbsp;using modern interoperability protocols like LayerZero or Wormhole. You should also be\u0026amp;nbsp;confident designing systems that ingest and act on offchain data in a trust-minimized\u0026amp;nbsp;way—whether through Chainlink, Chronicle, or custom oracle networks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We’re a small team working quickly, so you should be comfortable jumping into backend tasks\u0026amp;nbsp;when needed—whether supporting our Django APIs or refining the interface between our\u0026amp;nbsp;offchain services and smart contract layer.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;This is a high-impact, high-ownership role. You\u0026#39;ll work directly with the founding team, shaping the cryptoeconomic and technical foundation of Daylight\u0026#39;s protocol.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is in-person in our New York City office.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Protocol Development\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Design and implement Solidity smart contracts that underpin Daylight’s decentralized energy markets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Lead architecture decisions for our EVM-based systems across mainnet and L2s\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Manage crosschain deployments and integrations using LayerZero, Wormhole, or similar technologies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Develop core logic for staking, token issuance, energy capacity verification, and rewards\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Data Integration \u0026amp;amp; Oracles\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Architect secure offchain data flows to feed real-world energy data into onchain systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work with oracles and custom data infrastructure to bridge between energy hardware, APIs, and contracts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Design and maintain trust assumptions, verification mechanisms, and upgrade paths\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Backend Engineering\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support Daylight’s core backend team as needed with Python/Django development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Help design and maintain APIs that interact with contracts and power our frontend applications\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Participate in DevOps, testing, and deployment of protocol-related services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Security \u0026amp;amp; Auditing\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead internal security reviews and coordinate third-party audits of smart contracts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay up-to-date on known exploits and best practices in DeFi and crosschain architecture\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Product Strategy \u0026amp;amp; R\u0026amp;amp;D\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to protocol incentive design, economic modeling, and simulations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and cryptoeconomic primitives to inform\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we’re looking for\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Must Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;3+ years of experience developing and deploying Solidity smart contracts in production\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Deep familiarity with DeFi protocols—especially stablecoins, lending markets, staking, or yield systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience with crosschain development (e.g., LayerZero, Wormhole, Axelar)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Proven experience integrating offchain data via oracles (Chainlink, Chronicle, custom feeds)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Understanding of EVM security, auditing practices, and gas optimization\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Comfortable writing and reviewing Python code and supporting traditional backend engineering tasks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Passion for clean energy, decentralization, and building systems with real-world impact\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Based in NYC, excited to collaborate in-office\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Nice to Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience building L2-native or modular appchains (OP Stack, Polygon CDK, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Familiarity with protocol simulations (e.g., Python-based Monte Carlo models or token economic tools)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Previous experience contributing to open-source protocols\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Understanding of DERs, energy hardware, or grid operations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Experience working in early-stage startups or founding teams\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we offer\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Competitive salary and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Medical, dental, and vision insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Monthly wellness and Wellhub stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Opportunity to shape a category-defining protocol from the ground up\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li class=\u0026quot;p1\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work in-person with a deeply motivated team in New York City\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Daylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We\u0026#39;re building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4039648008,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4033827008,"name":"New York, NY","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/daylight/jobs/4574421008","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_required","internal_job_id":4197503008,"location":{"name":"New York, NY"},"metadata":null,"id":4574421008,"updated_at":"2025-07-24T12:45:11-04:00","requisition_id":"11","title":"Senior Backend Engineer","company_name":"Daylight","first_published":"2025-03-12T12:42:55-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About Daylight\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Daylight is the decentralized energy company. We\u0026#39;re building\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;a protocol that converts distributed solar and storage systems into yield-bearing infrastructure. These assets are deployed behind the meter in American homes and businesses, generating electricity revenues that flow onchain as a single, liquid yield token. Our ambition is to build the economic engine for energy abundance—where capital fuels power, and power fuels everything.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our team brings together energy and crypto veterans who believe in a future where communities power themselves. Backed by a16z, Framework, and other industry-leading investors, we\u0026#39;re building the infrastructure to make that vision a reality. Learn more at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;http://www.godaylight.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;www.godaylight.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;The Role\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Backend Developer at Daylight, you\u0026#39;ll play a crucial role in developing our Django APIs and backend services that support our mobile app and partner integrations. You\u0026#39;ll build functionality that helps homeowners monitor, control, and optimize their energy usage while participating in our decentralized energy network.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re an early-stage startup, so this role goes beyond just writing code. You\u0026#39;ll have significant input on architecture decisions, user experience, and product direction. As we scale, there will be opportunities to grow into a leadership or management position, mentoring junior developers and shaping our mobile development strategy.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about crypto and clean energy, values craftsmanship in their code, and thrives in dynamic startup environments where your work has a direct impact on the product\u0026#39;s success and the company\u0026#39;s mission.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role is in-person in our New York City office.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;GraphQL \u0026amp;amp; REST API Development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and build robust GraphQL queries and mutations that power our mobile app and are tailored for mobile performance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Architect, develop, and maintain scalable API endpoints that support vendor/partner integrations\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship innovative features\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously monitor performance and resolve bottlenecks and bugs across all endpoints\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion code quality, automation, and comprehensive testing practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CRM\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt; \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;amp; Internal Tools Development\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leverage and extend Django’s admin interface to build a feature-rich internal CRM and administration portal\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Customize the Django admin site to meet evolving business and workflow needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work with stakeholders to refine internal processes and drive user-friendly administrative solutions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Technical Architecture \u0026amp;amp; DevOps\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to architecture planning and drive technical design decisions that ensure scalability and security\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optimize the application stack for maximum speed and reliability\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embrace CI/CD methodologies and infrastructure-as-code practices to streamline deployments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies that enhance our backend ecosystem\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we’re looking for\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Must Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years of experience developing APIs and backend services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong understanding of API Development and best practices\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Python, Django, PostgreSQL and Redis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in writing clean, readable, and well-documented code\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and network request handling\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Knowledge of backend performance profiling and optimization techniques\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with testing and managing AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;| Nice to Haves\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Celery, Django admin sites, integrating with smart contracts\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with crypto and related infrastructure, specifically EVM\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with continuous integration and delivery processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributions to open-source projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of energy markets and renewable energy systems\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What we offer\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive salary and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Wellhub membership\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monthly wellness stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Daylight values diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We\u0026#39;re building technology that serves everyone, and we believe diverse perspectives make our team and our product stronger.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4039648008,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4033827008,"name":"New York, NY","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"ai_disclaimer":null,"include_ai_disclaimer":null,"ai_opt_out_request_url":null}],"meta":{"total":5}}