Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend - Pro
Kraken$127,000 - $203,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- Extensive experience in C++ and/or Rust
- Experience with Python and SQL
- Experience with multithreading concepts
- Experience with network programming, including multicast
- Experience in performance benchmarking and tuning
- Extreme interest in delivering high-quality software, with a focus on testing embedded in the development process (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, failure recovery testing)
- Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS), exchange gateway connectivity, market data ingestion and processing, and high-throughput, low-latency systems
- Basic understanding of algorithms, data structures, databases, and distributed systems
Responsibilities
- Build low latency, scalable, and highly performant trading services in Rust, including Order Management System (OMS), exchange gateways, and risk management systems
- Enhance and maintain OMS functionality, ensuring efficient order execution, routing, and management in a high-frequency trading environment
- Be a part of a fast-paced, dedicated engineering team committed to constantly improving and iterating on cutting-edge systems
- Contribute to building out a new set of financial services, systems, and architecture within the cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem
- Gain exposure to low latency, high throughput techniques and algorithms
- Ensure security is at the forefront of all development, employing advanced encryption schemes to secure user and company data
- Work closely with other tech teams to deliver high-quality products and improve performance across the board
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or onsite?
This is an onsite position based in Paris, France.
What is the salary for this Senior Back-End Engineer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What programming languages and skills are required for this role?
The role requires extensive experience in C++ and/or Rust, experience with Python and SQL, multithreading concepts, network programming including multicast, and performance benchmarking and tuning.
What is the company culture like at Blockchain.com?
Blockchain.com has a high-performance culture emphasizing hard work, continuous learning, delivering tangible results, fearlessness, and hyper productivity.
What experience makes a strong candidate for this position?
Strong candidates will have extensive experience in C++/Rust, trading systems architecture like OMS and exchange gateways, a focus on high-quality testing, and familiarity with low-latency, high-throughput systems.
Blockchain.com
Cryptocurrency trading and wallet services platform
About Blockchain.com
Blockchain.com offers a platform for buying, storing, and trading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Users can execute trades quickly, often in microseconds, thanks to the platform's advanced matching engine and deep liquidity. The company generates revenue through transaction fees, trading spreads, and premium services, catering to both individual and institutional clients. It allows users to deposit and withdraw various fiat currencies and provides an API for programmatic trading and live market data. Blockchain.com prioritizes security and reliability, ensuring the protection of users' funds and data.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$583.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Meaningful Equity
Crypto Bonus
HealthCare
Paid Family Leave
Get the equipment you need
Unlimited Vacation
Remote-first
Offsites
Risks
Increased competition from zero-knowledge identity projects like Humanity Protocol.
Cross-chain interoperability platforms may reduce Blockchain.com's competitive edge.
Operational risks from integrating Altonomy's systems into Blockchain.com.
Differentiation
Blockchain.com offers a comprehensive suite for buying, storing, and trading digital assets.
The platform integrates with a global banking network for multi-currency transactions.
Blockchain.com provides an institutional-grade API for programmatic trading and live market data.
Upsides
Blockchain.com raised $110 million in a Series E funding round.
Integration with Altonomy enhances Blockchain.com's trading platform capabilities.
Growing interest in privacy-focused blockchain solutions benefits Blockchain.com's offerings.
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