Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend
Kraken135,000 - 203,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$170,000 – $250,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Data & AnalyticsIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience building and maintaining production-grade software systems, preferably in Rust, C++, C, or Golang, along with 3 years of experience with Unix systems. Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS, is required. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of making informed engineering decisions based on business context and possess a team-first attitude. A passion for decentralized finance is essential, while experience with blockchain technology, specifically Solana, and in quant trading or fintech is preferred.
Responsibilities
The Senior Backend Engineer will build and maintain scalable production services that support thousands of QPS, implementing systems to monitor performance at the micro- and nano-second level. They will drive ambitious engineering initiatives from inception to completion, including specification, architecture, implementation, testing, monitoring, and maintenance.
Skills
Rust
C++
C
Golang
Unix
AWS
Microsecond Monitoring
Data Indexing
Ellipsis Labs
Decentralized finance solutions on Solana
About Ellipsis Labs
Ellipsis Labs creates products for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on advanced financial solutions using blockchain technology. Their main product, the Phoenix protocol, operates as a leading orderbook spot exchange on the Solana blockchain, allowing users to trade assets efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Ellipsis Labs emphasizes sustainability and has a strong in-person team culture, which supports their long-term vision. The company's goal is to provide a reliable platform for trading and financial services while generating revenue through transaction fees.
Key Metrics
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$43.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
1-10Employees