Remote Staff Backend Engineer - Warlock

WorksHub; New York (NY); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering crypto startup is seeking a Staff level Backend Engineer to revolutionize DeFi by developing secure and high-performance systems in Rust and Solidity. This role involves working closely with a dynamic founding team to create innovative infrastructure that drives transformation in decentralized finance.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Rust and Solidity.
• Experience building high-performance, robust systems.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, MEV, and DeFi.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, efficient backend systems and smart contracts.
• Optimize infrastructure for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Integrate with various DeFi protocols and APIs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-directed work ethic

Job description

Warlock is on a mission to revolutionize DeFi by recapturing MEV and returning it to protocols and users. We're seeking a Staff level Backend Engineer to help us build the infrastructure powering this transformation.

In this role, you'll develop high-performance, secure systems using Rust and Solidity, collaborating closely with our research, product and leadership teams to bring groundbreaking ideas to life.

What You'll Do

• Join the founding team of a well backed crypto start up
• Design and implement scalable, efficient backend systems and smart contracts
• Optimize our infrastructure for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Contribute to the design and development of our low-latency liquidation systems
• Integrate with various DeFi protocols and APIs
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• Stay at the forefront of MEV, DeFi, and backend technologies

What We're Looking For

• Strong proficiency in Rust and Solidity
• Experience building high-performance, robust systems with a high degree of complexity
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, MEV, and DeFi concepts
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, self-directed work ethic

Bonus Points

• Experience with HFT systems, quant trading, and/or atomic on chain arbitrage/liquidations
• Contributions to open-source projects in Rust or Solidity
• Familiarity with cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure