Senior Core Systems Engineer

MLabs; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Remote-first work model

Healthcare coverage

401K plan

Essential equipment provided

Job summary

A blockchain technology company is seeking a Senior Core Systems Engineer to design and scale secure wallet infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in systems engineering, deep expertise in Rust, and hands-on experience with security hardware. This remote-first role offers competitive compensation ranging from $180K to $260K annually, along with equity and comprehensive benefits. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on security, infrastructure, or backend development.
• Deep expertise in Rust with strong low-level systems programming skills.
• Proven experience building distributed systems or networks.
• Hands-on experience with HSMs, MPC (Multi-Party Computation), and cryptographic key management.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases in high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate mission-critical security primitives.
• Build low-level services and middleware primarily in Rust and other systems languages.
• Architect distributed databases and stateful services for maximum performance and reliability.
• Develop secure APIs and networking between core systems and high-level services.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Rust programming

Distributed systems

HSMs and cryptographic key management

SQL and NoSQL databases

Applied cryptography

Performance optimization

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Senior Core Systems Engineer - Secure Wallet Infrastructure

Location: Remote - Location: US or EU (remote-first, office optional). Must be in the US, not Canada or in the European Union. France or Paris or as close as possible, always preferred.

Compensation: $180K - $260K

Join a stellar team of leaders and experts in blockchain technology, cryptography, infrastructure, and security to build the backbone of blockchain wallet infrastructure for the next financial era. We are hiring a Senior Core Systems Engineer to design, build, and scale the low-level systems at the heart of our platform, where performance, security, and correctness are non-negotiable. This is a high-impact role focused on turning advanced cryptography into fast, resilient, and trusted production infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate mission-critical security primitives: MPC signers, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) (e.g., AWS Nitro)
• Build low-level services and middleware primarily in Rust and other systems languages
• Architect distributed databases and stateful services for maximum performance and reliability
• Develop secure APIs and networking between core systems and high-level services
• Optimize resource usage, latency, and throughput across critical workflows
• Collaborate with cryptography, infrastructure, and product teams to bring new protocols into production
• Document core systems, share knowledge, and support client and partner discussions

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of systems engineering experience with a focus on security, infrastructure, or backend development
• Core Language: Deep expertise in Rust, with strong low-level systems programming skills
• Distributed Systems: Proven experience building distributed systems, consensus mechanisms, or networks
• Security Hardware: Hands-on experience with HSMs, MPC (Multi-Party Computation), TEEs, and cryptographic key management
• Databases: Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases in high-availability environments
• Security Concepts: Familiarity with secure networking, applied cryptography, and defense-in-depth models
• Performance: Skilled in observability, debugging, and optimizing performance at scale
• Communication: Clear communicator, able to translate complex systems into practical solutions

Benefits

• Title & Compensation: Senior Core Systems Engineer with a salary of $180,000-$260,000 per year (full-time)
• Equity: Generous stock option grant (100-200 stock options) vested over 4 years
• Work Model: Remote-first role, open to candidates in the US or EU (office optional)
• Equipment: MacBook Pro + essentials
• Perks: Healthcare, 401K, and coverage for travel expenses

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