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Venture backed DeFi startup is hiring for a Senior Backend Engineer!
This Jobot Job is hosted by Sydney Weaver
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary $175,000 - $275,000 per year
A Bit About Us
DeFi startup backed by Coinbase Ventures and a few other top investors is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their growing team! They are partnered with some of the biggest names in the crypto space and serves as a core contributor to a Layer 1 liquidity aggregator and a mobile trading app with over 500,000 active users. In this role, you'll develop real-time backend services that drive their production software.
If you're a quantitatively inclined thinker who enjoys reasoning through first principles and working in a research-oriented, collaborative culture, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of DeFi.
Why join us?
Competitive base salary plus token package, Great Benefits, Growth Opportunity, Great Culture, PTO, 401K, and much more!
Job Details
Responsibilities
Design and implement backend services to power real-time trading applications. Build APIs and microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and Python. Optimize system performance with SQL, Redis, and MySQL. Develop high-performance solutions using a compiled language such as C++, C, or Rust. Ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-based systems using AWS. Collaborate with product teams to align backend functionality with user needs. Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps best practices.
Requirements
BS in CS, Engineering, or equivalent. The team has a strong track record of success with folks coming from institutions such as Berkeley, MIT, CMU, Stanford, Northwestern, UChicago, and UIUC. 4-10+ years of software engineering experience in a production environment Related industry experience in HFT, quant, fintech, or crypto. Open to candidates from SaaS or general startup backgrounds who have a keen interest in DeFi and blockchain technology. Backend experience (TypeScript, Python, Node, or similar) AND at least one compiled language (Rust, C++, Go, or C)
Experienced with building RESTful APIs, Microservices, and
Experience with Redis, MySQL, and AWS Strong system and software design skills, including the ability to reason about technical tradeoffs of different architectural approaches Understanding of networking protocols and frameworks including TCP, UDP, WebSockets, Protocol Buffers, and gRPC
Bonus Qualifications
Solana or Ethereum ecosystem experience , including leaders, shreds, transaction structures (e.g. list of instructions within a transaction), and Jito bundles
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
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Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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$175,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
Job details
Venture backed DeFi startup is hiring for a Senior Backend Engineer!
This Jobot Job is hosted by Sydney Weaver
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume.
Salary $175,000 - $275,000 per year
A Bit About Us
DeFi startup backed by Coinbase Ventures and a few other top investors is looking for a Backend Engineer to join their growing team! They are partnered with some of the biggest names in the crypto space and serves as a core contributor to a Layer 1 liquidity aggregator and a mobile trading app with over 500,000 active users. In this role, you'll develop real-time backend services that drive their production software.
If you're a quantitatively inclined thinker who enjoys reasoning through first principles and working in a research-oriented, collaborative culture, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of DeFi.
Why join us?
Competitive base salary plus token package, Great Benefits, Growth Opportunity, Great Culture, PTO, 401K, and much more!
Job Details
Responsibilities
Design and implement backend services to power real-time trading applications. Build APIs and microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and Python. Optimize system performance with SQL, Redis, and MySQL. Develop high-performance solutions using a compiled language such as C++, C, or Rust. Ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-based systems using AWS. Collaborate with product teams to align backend functionality with user needs. Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps best practices.
Requirements
BS in CS, Engineering, or equivalent. The team has a strong track record of success with folks coming from institutions such as Berkeley, MIT, CMU, Stanford, Northwestern, UChicago, and UIUC. 4-10+ years of software engineering experience in a production environment Related industry experience in HFT, quant, fintech, or crypto. Open to candidates from SaaS or general startup backgrounds who have a keen interest in DeFi and blockchain technology. Backend experience (TypeScript, Python, Node, or similar) AND at least one compiled language (Rust, C++, Go, or C)
Experienced with building RESTful APIs, Microservices, and
Experience with Redis, MySQL, and AWS Strong system and software design skills, including the ability to reason about technical tradeoffs of different architectural approaches Understanding of networking protocols and frameworks including TCP, UDP, WebSockets, Protocol Buffers, and gRPC
Bonus Qualifications
Solana or Ethereum ecosystem experience , including leaders, shreds, transaction structures (e.g. list of instructions within a transaction), and Jito bundles
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Want to learn more about this role and Jobot?
Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page!
Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobot by 2x Get notified about new Back End Developer jobs in
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Chicago, IL $63,300.00-$117,200.00 3 days ago Deerfield, IL $79,300.00-$127,000.00 2 days ago Software Developer - Fall Internship 2025
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