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  Own the hardest backend problems across the system, from performance bottlenecks and scaling limits to correctness and reliability under load
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  Set technical direction for core backend systems, making principled architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term maintainability
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  Design, build, and operate distributed services that run in production and are relied on daily
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  Identify systemic issues early and drive them to resolution, even when the problems are ambiguous or cross-cutting
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  Raise the bar for backend engineering by mentoring peers, reviewing designs and code, and modelling strong engineering judgment

Requirements

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  Have built and operated distributed systems at scale multiple times
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  Strong experience in Rust, Go, or TypeScript
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  Deep knowledge of databases and data modelling, including tradeoffs around consistency, performance, and reliability
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  Known for solving problems others couldn’t
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  High-agency and ownership-driven, able to take ambiguous problems and drive them to concrete outcomes without waiting for direction
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  Crypto experience is a plus, but not required
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  Knowledge of web3 infrastructure, node operation, or blockchain security is a plus
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  Prepared for intense pace and an environment where hours can be long and unconventional, expectations are high, and impact is immediate but in return enjoying u
  nmatched ownership and autonomy, exposure to systems operating at the edge of crypto scale and being able to ship fast and see real-world impact immediately.

Benefits

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  Contract : Permanent role (on-site/in-person) in London (UK) or New York (USA).
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  ​Base Salary + Equity $75K – $500K / Tokens
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  Work essentials: MacBook Pro, iPhone, AirPods, screens, headsets, AirPods, and cables are provided on Day 1 .
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  Training and coursework in Crypto, Blockchain, Security, code, Coding languages and other topics are paid for on-demand to encourage personal and professional growth.
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  Events: fully funded attendance at fintech, blockchain, or related conferences.
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  Teams retreats/meetups/seminars/conferences all around the world to get to meet in-person and foster meaningful connections.
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  Benefits: healthcare and life insurance, retirement plan, sponsored transportation, gym, lunch card, home office equipment, and other perks.

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  Recruiter / HR Call
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  Technical Interview
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  Technical Interview
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  Final Interview