At Candy Digital, we're driven by a single question: How can Web3 technology revolutionize the world of collectibles?
Our mission is to take the passion of being a devoted fan and elevate it to new heights by building a fully immersive digital storefront where fans can buy, sell, and trade their digital collectibles with unique, gamified experiences behind each engagement.
We're proud to have the support of some of the top leaders in the Web3 space, including Galaxy Digital, ConsenSys Mesh, and Palm. These partners are revolutionizing how we invest in, build, and interact with digital collectibles. We're excited to work alongside them to create next-generation experiences that deepen fan engagement and connect people to their passions.
Candy is headquartered in New York City, with a hybrid work environment that thrives on community and inclusivity. Led by innovators across the industry, we foster a culture of meaningful engagement and impactful change, always striving to bring enthusiasts closer to the field and re-envision the world of collectibles.
Fandom, reimagined.
We are looking for an experienced to join our Engineering department. In this role, we are looking for start-up minded, driven developers that love building from the ground up. In this role you will be helping design and architect our marketplace from the ground-up so senior level experience is preferred but also those that have a strong start-up mentality will do well in this role.
We are searching for creative minds that are excited to take on challenges in the immediate while providing vision to the future. We want builders, innovators, and those that can not only think outside the box, but collaborate outside the box.
- Design and plan new features that will lay the foundation for Candy's marketplace and customer-facing applications.
- Write robust, scalable, well-designed software that is easy to maintain and well tested.
- Push and refine our technology, user experience, and creative practices.
- Create online experiences our customers love.
- You have tenured experience with Typescript, HTML, and CSS.
- You have strong experience with multiple modern JavaScript frameworks like React / Next.js, Node, and Vue.
- You have working experience with building component libraries in collaboration with product designers.
- You have a deep understanding of systems design and architecture.
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
- You have advanced experience in designing and implementing user interfaces.
- You have an understanding of the modern deployment process, comfort with docker, containers, and Kubernetes.
- You are driven and can execute several initiatives simultaneously.
- You take ownership of everything you do and have opinions on the features you’re working on.
- You are a standout colleague and strive for having excellent collaboration across teams, functions, and locations.
- You have a love of sports, collectibles, blockchain and crypto!
- . You will be working with the top players who are the most talented, fun, supportive, and innovative leaders and teams. Aka, people you can be proud to work with!
- We believe that we are building something great and that the best things we create will make the world a better place. Our goal is to deepen our connection through experiences to fans and collectors globally.
- Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their best work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation. Given that we’re an early-stage startup, our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. Your ideas and suggestions matter to us!
- We safeguard the goal. We believe we will only succeed if we earn trust – trust of our people, trust of our customers, trust of our partners. We will strive to achieve and keep faith at all times.
- We dream big. We’re endlessly curious and constantly searching for the best, the better, and the never-before imagined.
- We take big swings. We have high expectations of ourselves in everything we do.
- We push past the finish line until the last second. Giving up is not an option. We will always find a way.
- We are a team player, and we are in it together. We believe that diverse thinking comes from different thinkers, and we need all perspectives to come together and win.
- We are the real deal and always authentic in what we create, our dealings with others, and in who we are as human beings.
- We carry the ball. We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We will be fair and honest and take responsibility for our actions.
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What We Do
Candy is a new digital asset content company building an innovative NFT ecosystem that will change how fans and collectors engage with their favorite sports, music, art, and cultural icons. We have a cutting-edge design team leading a creative studio that collaborates with athletes, artists, and content owners to bring new NFT projects to life. In addition, our unique virtual storefront will provide fans and collectors the opportunity to explore and purchase officially licensed digital collectibles and trade them on a secure secondary marketplace.
Candy is partnering with leading minds in blockchain to develop a new purpose-built NFT ecosystem connected to Ethereum. Our blockchain architecture is 99% more efficient than current Proof of Work blockchain networks, providing a secure, scalable, and sustainable solution for creators and content owners.
Our Board:
Michael Rubin - Founder & Executive Chairman of Fanatics. Co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers. Chairman of e-commerce portfolio company Rue Gilt Groupe, owner of RueLaLa.com, Gilt.com, and ShopPremiumOutlets.com
Mike Novogratz - Founder & CEO of Galaxy Digital. A global thought leader in cryptocurrency/digital asset marketplace. Galaxy is a $6bn Institutional Digital Asset Investment and Advisory Business.
Gary Vaynerchuk - Chairman of VaynerX and the active CEO of VaynerMedia. A world-renowned expert in digital marketing and social media. Leading voice and influencer in the world of collectibles. Social media celebrity with millions of followers across multiple platforms