[Remote] Sr. Performance Engineer, Trading Infrastructure at Helium

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Decentralized FinanceIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of systems-level engineering in Rust or C++
Deep experience tuning high-throughput, latency-sensitive systems
Strong intuition for hardware, operating systems, and network performance
Ability to operate with high ownership on difficult technical problems
A desire to push performance to the limit, not just make it “good enough”

Responsibilities

Profile, tune, and optimize the low-level Rust services that power traders and financial institutions
Design systems for low-latency environments where microseconds matter
Ship improvements that have immediate, visible impact across the network
Own foundational systems end-to-end and keep them simple, reliable, and easy to operate

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RustC++Systems ProgrammingPerformance TuningLow-Latency SystemsHigh-Throughput SystemsHardware OptimizationOperating SystemsNetwork PerformanceProfiling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote with a remote-first flexibility, allowing you to work where you're most effective with a flexible, fully distributed team.

What are the required skills and experience for this role?

The role requires 5+ years of systems-level engineering in Rust or C++, deep experience tuning high-throughput, latency-sensitive systems, strong intuition for hardware, operating systems, and network performance, and the ability to operate with high ownership on difficult technical problems.

What is the compensation like at Helius?

Helius offers competitive comp & perks including market-leading salary, meaningful equity, generous vacation, wellness budgets, and support for learning and travel.

What is the company culture like at Helius?

Helius has a mission-driven team of ambitious builders who move fast, take ownership, and are shaping the future of decentralized apps, with a small, senior team obsessed with performance, simplicity, and scalability.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sr. Performance Engineer role?

A strong candidate will have 5+ years in Rust or C++ systems engineering, experience with high-throughput latency-sensitive systems, strong hardware/OS/network intuition, high ownership on tough problems, and ideally experience in trading systems or performance-obsessed environments.

Helium

Decentralized peer-to-peer wireless network for IoT

About Helium

Helium creates a decentralized wireless network specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart collars and sensors. Their network operates on a peer-to-peer model, allowing devices to communicate without relying on traditional cellular plans. Users can purchase and set up IoT hotspots that contribute to the network's coverage, and in return, they earn Helium's cryptocurrency, HNT. This approach not only reduces costs for businesses and developers needing reliable connectivity for their IoT devices but also incentivizes users to expand the network. Helium stands out from competitors by offering a community-driven solution that combines hardware and blockchain technology, aiming to make IoT connectivity more accessible and efficient.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$354.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Hardware, Consumer Software, Crypto & Web3Industries

51-200Employees

Benefits

100% company-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your dependents

Paid vacation and company holidays

Vacation stipend

Monthly gym stipend

Annual hardware stipend

Health FSA

Risks

Emerging competition from Web3 phones like Solana Mobile could challenge Helium's market position.

BlockDAG's high ROI announcement may attract investors away from Helium's cryptocurrency.

SkyNet IoT's expansion may strain Helium's resources, leading to potential service disruptions.

Differentiation

Helium uses a unique Proof-of-Coverage algorithm for validating wireless network coverage.

The platform incentivizes network expansion through cryptocurrency rewards for IoT hotspot operators.

Helium offers a decentralized alternative to traditional cellular plans for IoT connectivity.

Upsides

Integration with Web3 phones like Solana Mobile enhances network reach and user engagement.

Collaboration with SkyNet IoT opens new market opportunities in maritime sectors.

Telefónica's integration expands Helium's coverage in remote areas, enhancing network reliability.

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