Ikuto
Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack, Rust, DeFi) (Austin)
Ikuto, Austin, Texas, United States, 78716
Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack, Rust, DeFi)
- Crypto Trading Company Location:
Austin, TX
Compensation:
$150,000 - $200,000 Base, Total Comp up to $400,000 (with Equity)
Working for a high-growth start-up in the DeFi trading space, building a next-generation on-chain perpetuals trading platform. The focus is on speed, security, and deep liquidity. The company is based in Austin, TX, with plans to expand the team. Small, tight-knit, 10-person team with ex-Coinbase leadership. Token and community launched just two months ago. Already generated
$1.3 million in profits .
What Youll Do: Architect and implement performant on-chain systems, including smart contracts for trading, liquidity, and settlement. Design secure, gas-efficient, and upgradeable contract systems. Build backend services for critical functions like order flow, pricing, position data, and funding. Integrate index price feeds, oracles, and risk-management logic. Lead technical decisions, code reviews, and help establish best practices for the team.
What We're Looking For (Must-Haves)
Experience:
Ideally six years of experience for senior roles, but we are open to exceptional candidates with less experience (down to two or three years) who demonstrate a strong growth potential and track record. Technical Stack:
Proficiency in
Rust
is important. Experience working full-stack with a strong focus on the backend is required. Familiarity with
Solidity
is also required. AI Tool Mastery (Critical Requirement):
Professional use of modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Anti-Gravity) is
critical . We expect candidates to be highly skilled at leveraging these tools. Sector Knowledge:
Crypto knowledge is important. Candidates must be familiar with foundational crypto concepts and, ideally, with perpetuals, AMMs, derivatives, or on-chain trading mechanics.
Why Join This Team?
Massive Impact:
You will be a lead IC, working directly with the founder to architect and build the entire trading system from the ground up. Be a Pioneer:
Join a profitable company that has already hit key milestones early in its lifecycle. Competitive Compensation:
Earn a highly competitive package, with total compensation reaching up to $400,000, including equity.
- Crypto Trading Company Location:
Austin, TX
Compensation:
$150,000 - $200,000 Base, Total Comp up to $400,000 (with Equity)
Working for a high-growth start-up in the DeFi trading space, building a next-generation on-chain perpetuals trading platform. The focus is on speed, security, and deep liquidity. The company is based in Austin, TX, with plans to expand the team. Small, tight-knit, 10-person team with ex-Coinbase leadership. Token and community launched just two months ago. Already generated
$1.3 million in profits .
What Youll Do: Architect and implement performant on-chain systems, including smart contracts for trading, liquidity, and settlement. Design secure, gas-efficient, and upgradeable contract systems. Build backend services for critical functions like order flow, pricing, position data, and funding. Integrate index price feeds, oracles, and risk-management logic. Lead technical decisions, code reviews, and help establish best practices for the team.
What We're Looking For (Must-Haves)
Experience:
Ideally six years of experience for senior roles, but we are open to exceptional candidates with less experience (down to two or three years) who demonstrate a strong growth potential and track record. Technical Stack:
Proficiency in
Rust
is important. Experience working full-stack with a strong focus on the backend is required. Familiarity with
Solidity
is also required. AI Tool Mastery (Critical Requirement):
Professional use of modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Anti-Gravity) is
critical . We expect candidates to be highly skilled at leveraging these tools. Sector Knowledge:
Crypto knowledge is important. Candidates must be familiar with foundational crypto concepts and, ideally, with perpetuals, AMMs, derivatives, or on-chain trading mechanics.
Why Join This Team?
Massive Impact:
You will be a lead IC, working directly with the founder to architect and build the entire trading system from the ground up. Be a Pioneer:
Join a profitable company that has already hit key milestones early in its lifecycle. Competitive Compensation:
Earn a highly competitive package, with total compensation reaching up to $400,000, including equity.