Backend Engineer (Hyperliquid Focus)

• Extend their core API stack to integrate Hyperliquid ecosystem projects and their diverse feature sets.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and fellow Backend Engineers to optimize routing, user flows, and system integrations.
• Evaluate and propose new opportunities for feature extensions within the decentralized trading space.
• Write robust, high-quality code with a focus on high-concurrency scalability and reliability for cross-chain trading.
• Actively participate in system design, peer code reviews, and technical documentation.

• Hyperliquid Expertise: Strong familiarity with Hyperliquid's architecture, including builder codes (spot/perps), HIP-3, precompiles, and HyperEVM.
• Technical Proficiency: Professional experience building scalable APIs and backend systems using TypeScript.
• DeFi Fundamentals: A solid grasp of orderbook mechanics and experience working with programmatic trading features.
• Backend Focus: A proven track record in backend engineering, specifically with EVM integration patterns.
• Independence: The ability to drive complex integrations and propose new features with minimal oversight in a remote environment.
• Multi-chain Knowledge: Experience with bridges and backend infrastructure supporting multi-chain environments is highly valued.

Bonus Points:

• Familiarity with Solana or Bitcoin protocols.
• Experience in mobile backend development.
• A portfolio of past projects or self-driven exploration within the Hyperliquid ecosystem.

• Equity Participation: Own a piece of the mission from day one.
• Remote-First Flexibility: Choose your own hours and enjoy flexible remote workdays.
• Generous Time Off: 30 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.
• Professional Growth: An annual €1,000 personal development budget (available after 6 months).
• Home Office Setup: A one-time €1,000 remote work budget for your coworking space or home office equipment.
• Tech Choice: Entitlement to a work computer of your choice.
• Team Adventures: Join them for their annual international team offsites (previous locations include Thailand, Vietnam, and Marrakech).

The Culture

• Embracing Differences: They respect unique qualities and see diversity as an opportunity for growth.
• Own It, Do It: They hold themselves to a high bar, make bold decisions, and take full accountability for their work.
• Fail Forward: They encourage experimentation. They try, learn from mistakes, and adapt quickly.
• Lighthearted Collaboration: They take their work seriously, but not themselves. They prioritize getting to know each other and keeping the atmosphere light.