--- title: 'Backend Engineer - New Grad at D3' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/backend-engineer-new-grad-d3-los-angeles-bnds93he8zw3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Backend Engineer - New Grad at D3 - **Company:** D3 - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Posted:** 2025-09-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/d3/jobs/4915295008 ## Job description About D3: [D3](https://d3.inc/) is building the world’s first purpose-built blockchain for [DomainFi](https://domainfi.com/)—bringing domain tokenization and DeFi primitives to a massive, rapidly growing $350B+ real-world asset class. We’re revolutionizing how existing and future domain names are owned, traded, and leveraged in the digital economy. Our elite team is stacked with industry veterans who have spent the last three decades shaping the internet, from pioneering domain name monetization to architecting key internet protocols to launching and running major TLDs like .xyz, .inc, .tv, and .link. With a proven track record of innovation and success, we’re now redefining what’s possible in the domain space. We recently closed a [$25M Series A led by Paradigm](https://d3.inc/blog/news/d3-raises-25m-to-revolutionize-domains-announces-launch-of-doma-protocol/) - one of the best investors in the industry. This will help fuel our mission to bring domains fully on-chain and unlock new financial possibilities for one of the internet’s most valuable asset classes. We’re based in Los Angeles, with team members all over the world. We’re looking for driven, talented builders to help build a trillion-dollar DomainFi economy. Join us! Job Overview: This is a hybrid role in Los Angeles where you’ll help build the next generation of backend systems that power our Web2/Web3 domain registrar and marketplaces. As a Backend Engineer (Entry Level), you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design and implement backend services, learn modern web and blockchain technologies, and contribute to real products that bridge traditional and decentralized internet infrastructure. This role is a great fit for recent graduates or early-career engineers who want to grow quickly in a fast-paced startup environment. Key Responsibilities: - Work with the product and engineering teams to understand requirements and turn them into backend features. - Help design, implement, and maintain backend services that power our registrar platform and domain marketplace. - Contribute to backend systems that connect with blockchain protocols. - Assist in building payment integrations that support both traditional and crypto payments. - Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews. - Debug, fix, and improve existing codebases with mentorship from senior engineers. - Stay curious and learn about new tools, frameworks, and best practices in web and blockchain development. Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - 0–2 years of professional experience in backend development (internships, projects, or open-source contributions count). - Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (e.g., JavaScript/Node.js, Python, or similar). - Basic knowledge of databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL. - Understanding of version control (Git) and collaborative development. - Problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in a team. - Interest in Web3/blockchain technologies is a plus, but not required—you’ll learn here! Nice to haves: - Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Digital Ocean). - Familiarity with frameworks like NestJS or GraphQL. - Previous projects or coursework involving blockchain, distributed systems, or domain registries. Why D3, Why Now? Ground-Floor Growth, Learning, and Impact: D3 is your chance to dive headfirst into an ultra-early-stage company where every move you make truly matters. You’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and shape the foundation of something groundbreaking. Almost everything we’re building today at D3 is “zero-to-one,” meaning you’ll be among the first to craft, refine, and launch key initiatives that define our future success. Strong, Proven Leadership: At D3, you’ll work alongside industry visionaries who have been there, done that, and are ready to do it again—only bigger. Our leadership team brings veteran industry experience, sharp insights, and a relentless drive to do big things across every function at D3. You’ll gain invaluable mentorship, develop a high-impact mindset, and be challenged to grow in ways you never imagined. Unique Market Positioning – We’re pioneering at the intersection of internet infrastructure, real-world assets, and blockchain communities, creating solutions that redefine what’s possible in Web3. If you want to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the Internet, D3 is the place to do it. ## About D3 ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: D3 is building the world’s first purpose-built blockchain for DomainFi, tokenizing traditional and Web3 domains as real-world assets to unlock their financial potential. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: Los Angeles, California, United States - **Founded**: 2023 - **Founders**: Fred Hsu (CEO), Michael Ho, Shayan Rostam ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Blockchain infrastructure / Internet domain services (DomainFi) - **Target customers**: Domain registrars, enterprise partners, blockchain developers, and domain owners (B2B-focused, with a consumer-facing marketplace) - **Mission**: To bring domains fully on-chain and unlock new financial possibilities for one of the internet’s most valuable asset classes. ## Products & Services - **Doma Protocol**: A decentralized blockchain infrastructure bridging traditional DNS domains (.com, .net, .ai, .org) with Web3 domain extensions (.sol, .avax, .shib, .ape). Core product enabling domain tokenization and DeFi primitives. - **Domain Registrar & Marketplace**: A Web2/Web3-compatible platform for buying, selling, and trading tokenized domain names. - **APIs & SDKs**: Developer tools and open-source SDKs to enable third-party integration with Doma Protocol. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (last funding: $25M Series A at an undisclosed valuation) - **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $30M (Seed $5M in Sep 2023; Series A $25M in Jan 2025) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Paradigm (lead Series A), Coinbase Ventures, Maelstrom, Shima Capital (lead Seed round) - **Growth Signals**: 35 employees (+85.7% YoY); operates in 13 countries; 7,805 LinkedIn followers (+327.7% YoY); actively hiring across engineering, product, and business development roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Pioneering intersection** of internet infrastructure (DNS, ICANN) and blockchain – creating a new asset class (“DomainFi”). - **Veteran leadership team** with 30+ years of collective experience in domain monetization, internet protocols, and operating major TLDs (.xyz, .inc, .tv, .link). - **Strong investor backing** from top-tier crypto and tech VCs (Paradigm, Coinbase Ventures). - **First-mover advantage** in tokenizing 364M+ existing domains as real-world assets. ## Strategic Focus - Scaling the Doma Protocol and onboarding domain registrars and enterprise partners globally. - Building out the developer ecosystem and open-source SDKs to drive adoption. - Expanding from a small, high-impact team (zero-to-one culture) toward a full-scale platform. - Deepening Web2–Web3 interoperability and DeFi functionality for domain assets. ## Why Work Here - **Ground‑floor opportunity** to shape a category‑defining product at an early stage (Series A, ~35 people). - **Hybrid/remote flexibility** – Los Angeles hub with team members worldwide; open roles often list “USA and Global (Hybrid)”. - **Strong, proven leadership** – work alongside industry veterans who have built key internet infrastructure. - **High impact** – every engineer and contributor works on “zero‑to‑one” projects that directly define the company’s future. - **Perks mentioned** – competitive compensation, mentorship from top investors and domain experts, and the chance to build at the frontier of Web3 and internet infrastructure. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/d3inc) 2. [Greenhouse Job Board – D3](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/d3) 3. [Sr. Fullstack Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/d3/jobs/5041184008) 4. [Associate Solutions Engineer Job Posting](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/d3/jobs/5119709008) ## Other roles at D3 - [Account Executive, Domain Name Inventory](https://feeny.ai/job/account-executive-domain-name-inventory-d3-los-angeles-9dd27hdf0qzq) — Los Angeles, CA - [Digital Marketing Associate](https://feeny.ai/job/digital-marketing-associate-d3-global-76me40wv3vyd) — Global - [Solana Blockchain Engineer](https://feeny.ai/job/solana-blockchain-engineer-d3-united-states-global-dg01tbatndqt) — United States / Global - [Visual Designer](https://feeny.ai/job/visual-designer-d3-united-states-global-7w6tbbqdfa2b) — United States / Global - [Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-d3-united-states-global-gbw3sndq7m5p) — United States / Global - [Frontend Engineer - New Grad](https://feeny.ai/job/frontend-engineer-new-grad-d3-los-angeles-32k1qt3rk79z) — Los Angeles, CA