Software Engineer
Who We Are
Our client is a fast-growing prime brokerage for Hyperliquid, building next-generation infrastructure for institutional-grade algorithmic trading. Known for its cutting-edge approach to decentralized finance and high-performance systems, the company enables seamless connectivity between advanced trading strategies and blockchain protocols.
With ambitious growth plans, they offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where engineers tackle complex challenges and shape the future of digital trading.
We Are Seeking: Backend Engineer
This role focuses on building and optimizing the core systems that power high-performance trading on Hyperliquid. You'll design backend services, smart contracts, and real-time infrastructure for institutional clients to interact with decentralized exchanges and protocols.
Ideal candidates are highly technical, thrive in low-latency environments, and have a passion for blockchain and trading technologies. You'll have the chance to design robust systems, collaborate with world-class engineers, and contribute to the evolution of decentralized finance. Singapore-based candidates with strong Rust skills and systematic trading experience are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement backend services in Rust
- Build and optimize smart contracts for HyperEVM
- Develop real-time trading infrastructure with sub-ms latency
- Collaborate on protocol architecture and system design
Requirements
- Strong proficiency in Rust
- Experience with distributed, high-performance systems
- Familiarity with blockchain and smart contracts
- Exposure to low-latency trading systems
- Bonus: Knowledge of Python, TypeScript, and cryptography
Why Join Us
- Build mission-critical infrastructure on Hyperliquid
- Work with world-class engineers on cutting-edge tech
- High-impact role in a rapidly growing ecosystem
Selby Jennings is a Trading Style of Phaidon International (License Number 16S8194)
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