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# Software Engineer, Backend Systems - Crypto Trading

- **Company:** Other Executive
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Distributed Systems, Performance Tuning, Blockchain, Software Engineering, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, WebSocket, Concurrency, State Machines, Backend, Low Latency, Asynchronous Programming, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/register/us97003484b0af10c2cf3c9ea4a494c4b5

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer with 2-4 years of experience and strong production-level Rust programming skills to develop and maintain high-performance backend systems for a cryptocurrency trading platform.
The ideal candidate has experience with Rust, Tokio, asynchronous programming, low-latency systems, and real-time data processing, along with a background in fintech, trading, or blockchain technology., 2-4 years of professional backend software engineering experience.
Professional production experience with Rust is mandatory. Personal projects alone do not qualify.
Hands-on experience with Tokio or similar Rust asynchronous frameworks.
Experience building low-latency, real-time, or high-throughput backend systems.
Strong understanding of concurrency, asynchronous programming, and distributed systems.
Experience developing REST APIs, WebSocket APIs, or streaming data services.
Professional experience in at least one of the following, Blockchain Infrastructure
Experience working with relational, time-series, and key-value databases.
Previous professional startup experience is required.
Experience completing personal software engineering projects, preferably using Rust or C.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Must be available to work on-site five days per week. No remote or hybrid options.

## Description

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Rust.
Build and optimize REST APIs, WebSocket APIs, and real-time data pipelines.
Develop backend systems that support cryptocurrency trading, risk management, and liquidation processes.
Process live market data and optimize systems for fast, reliable trading execution.
Build and maintain distributed systems, including blockchain state machines and asynchronous workflows.
Develop concurrent applications using Rust and Tokio.
Manage and optimize relational, time-series, and key-value databases.
Troubleshoot performance issues and improve system speed, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with engineering teams on system architecture, development, and production support.