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Backend Platform Engineer, Rust, Distributed Architecture

Summary

Builds high-performance Rust backend services and smart contracts for a crypto/finance platform, focusing on low-latency trading infrastructure and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop high-performance backend services using Rust
  • Build and optimize smart contracts
  • Develop real-time trading infrastructure with sub‑millisecond latency requirements
  • Collaborate on distributed systems architecture and protocol design
  • Create scalable and fault‑tolerant systems capable of supporting institutional‑scale workloads
  • Optimize system performance, reliability, and security

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Rust
  • Experience with high‑throughput or low‑latency systems
  • Understanding of distributed systems architecture
  • Knowledge of blockchain technology and smart contract development
  • Familiarity with performance optimization techniques
  • Strong problem‑solving and systems design skills
  • Nice to Have: Experience with Solidity
  • Exposure to trading systems, exchanges, or financial infrastructure
  • Knowledge of privacy‑preserving cryptography
  • Experience working in Web3 or blockchain environments

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