Scale real-time data pipelines to handle 100K+ messages per second, enabling millisecond-latency processing of blockchain market data
Optimize the trading stack end-to-end to deliver the fastest execution, most optimal fills, and most comprehensive asset coverage for DEX traders
Drive iteration on agentic-first development patterns, building self-improving software systems and tooling that accelerate team velocity
Required Skills and Experience
5+ years of experience in backend software engineering with demonstrated success building and operating data systems or data pipelines in production
Hands-on experience designing data-intensive systems and integrating with large-scale data infrastructure such as Kafka, Clickhouse, Starrocks, Temporal, and Redis
Proven experience designing and integrating with onchain smart contracts on EVM (Ethereum, Base) or Solana, with deep understanding of the programming models of one or more of these virtual machines
Demonstrated ability to build, iterate on, and improve agentic-first code repositories and software systems in production environments
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus)
$186,065—$218,900 USD
Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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