Rust Engineer

2 days ago

Singapore Talent@Web3 Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year


About the Client:

The client was founded by a tightly-knit team with backgrounds in high-frequency trading (HFT), top Silicon Valley tech companies, and prominent crypto exchanges. Backed by leading investors in the crypto space such as Electric Capital, Jump Capital, Race Capital, Wintermute, and others, theyve previously built a high-performing perps DEX that facilitated over $15B in trading volume in 2025. They are now building a next-generation exchange platform on Solana, designed for ultra-fast execution, high throughput, and a fully featured trading experience.

Role Overview:

The client is seeking a world-class Rust Developer to build and optimize the core backend systems powering their exchange. You will be at the forefront of creating high-performance, scalable infrastructure that handles the demands of modern trading. The ideal candidate is an exceptional engineer with deep expertise in Rust and a strong background in building efficient, reliable, and well-tested systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and optimize core backend systems for the exchange platform

  • Write highly efficient, clean, and well-structured Rust code with a focus on performance and scalability

  • Build robust testing frameworks to ensure code quality and system reliability

  • Collaborate on the design of distributed systems and contribute to solving low-latency trading challenges

  • Proactively identify bottlenecks and optimize critical components for speed and performance

  • Operate with high autonomy, driving initiatives from concept to deployment

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven expertise in Rust, demonstrated through production-level work

  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience in backend or systems development

  • Deep understanding of efficient coding practices, performance optimization, and system design

  • Knowledge of distributed systems and low-latency trading infrastructure

  • Familiarity with async I/O frameworks like Tokio

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with exchange architecture (e.g., margin, liquidation, and risk systems)

  • Knowledge of blockchain ecosystems (especially Solana), or rollup technology stacks

  • Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL and ClickHouse

  • Experience with API development and integration

  • Experience with profiling tools like pprof, Pyroscope, or flamegraphs

What Theyre Looking For:

  • Relentless executors who prioritize shipping high-quality code

  • High ownership mentality with the ability to solve complex problems independently

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Why Join:

  • Help shape the future of decentralized trading on Solana

  • Work in a high-autonomy, high-impact environment

  • Tackle technically challenging problems with a strong, mission-driven team

  • Competitive compensation package


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