Software Engineers - Backend Systems

We are looking for Software Engineers - Backend Systems on behalf of our client, an innovative technology company building a high-performance, real-time trading platform.

Our client is seeking engineers with production experience in Rust to play a key role in developing the backend infrastructure that powers its platform. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of asynchronous programming, solid systems knowledge, and a performance-driven mindset. You’ll work closely with a highly collaborative engineering team in an in-person environment based in New York.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge blockchain execution environments and distributed systems, building the technology behind a high-performance real-time trading platform. You’ll solve challenging engineering problems involving live market data, high-throughput event streams, and complex trading infrastructure operating at scale.

The company is expanding its engineering team and is hiring 3-5 Backend Software Engineers to build critical risk engines, trading APIs, and backend services. If you enjoy working on performance-critical systems, collaborating with top engineers, and making a direct impact on a core product, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain risk and liquidation engines to effectively manage risk and improve capital efficiency in fast-moving markets.
• Build and implement blockchain state machines that support trading, settlement, and risk management operations.
• Develop backend services that maintain consistent system state across asynchronous processes using consensus, voting, and coordination mechanisms.
• Process real-time market data and coordinate trading activities across multiple venues, managing WebSocket streams and latency-sensitive workflows.
• Design and optimize high-performance REST and WebSocket APIs that power the trading platform with millisecond-level response times., * Team Growth: The client is hiring 3-5 Software Engineers for this role
• Work Authorization: Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the United States (U.S. citizens or Green Card holders). Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Recruitment Process

Stage 1: Initial Screening - CV Review: Your application will be reviewed within 24 hours of submission.

• Short Q/A Session: To assess your experience and technical background, you’ll be invited to complete one of the following:
• Automated Q/A session (recommended for faster feedback), or Recruiter interview.
• Candidates whose experience best matches the role will be shortlisted and presented to the hiring manager.

Stage 2: Recruiter Screening (30 minutes) - An introductory conversation with the client’s recruitment team to discuss your background, experience, motivation, and answer any initial questions about the opportunity.

Stage 3: CTO Interview (30 minutes) - An introductory meeting with the CTO to discuss your experience, technical background, and mutual expectations.

Stage 4: Technical Interviews (2 × 60 minutes) - Two hands-on technical interviews with a Senior Backend Engineer, focusing on Rust, asynchronous programming, and systems design.

Stage 5: Reverse Diligence Call (45 minutes) - A one-on-one conversation with one of the company’s investors, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the business, vision, and growth plans while validating the company from your perspective.

Stage 6: Final Interview (30 minutes) - A final behavioral interview to discuss your working style, collaboration, and overall fit with the team.

• 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Production experience with Rust (strongly preferred) or C++.
• Experience building real-time, high-throughput backend systems.
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming, preferably with Tokio or similar frameworks.
• Experience working with a variety of databases, including relational, time-series, and key-value databases.
• Experience developing low-latency or performance-critical systems, ideally within trading platforms, financial infrastructure, or similar environments.
• Previous experience in FinTech, trading, blockchain, or other high-performance distributed systems is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a startup environment (VC-backed preferred).
• A genuine interest in financial markets, trading, or blockchain technologies.
• Personal side projects or open-source contributions, particularly in Rust or C, are considered a strong advantage.

Tech Stack

• Programming Language: Rust
• Async Runtime: Tokio
• Architecture: Distributed Systems, Blockchain
• APIs & Communication: REST APIs, WebSocket APIs
• Containerization: Docker