Build high-load, low-latency Rust backend services for Solana transaction simulation, validation, block building, and lifecycle management. Develop integrations with DEXs, bridges, and staking protocols; create APIs and operational tooling; optimize for throughput, fault tolerance, and observability; and work with PostgreSQL and Redis. Requires production Rust experience, Web3 expertise, blockchain cryptography knowledge, and familiarity with Docker and monitoring tools.
We are a decentralized staking provider seeking a Middle+ or Senior Rust Developer to work on high-load, low-latency blockchain systems. You will focus on the backend infrastructure that supports transaction creation, validation, and lifecycle management. This role requires a systems-thinking approach to build reliable services that interact directly with the Solana blockchain .
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop backend services in Rust for transaction simulation, validation, and block-building logic .
- Build and maintain integrations with on-chain services including DEXs, bridges, and staking protocols.
- Develop APIs and internal services for observability, monitoring, and operational tooling.
- Optimize systems for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance.
- Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for data persistence and caching .
Requirements:
- 3+ years of production experience with Rust in backend or systems programming .
- Hands-on Web3 experience: transaction building/signing, RPC interaction, and node communication.
- Solid understanding of blockchain cryptography (ed25519) and key management.
- Experience with Docker and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus).
Nice to Have:
- Direct experience with Solana’s transaction model and specific constraints .
- Experience with ClickHouse or other analytical databases.
- Prior experience in fintech or trading systems.
Similar Jobs
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
Staff Software Engineer responsible for technical strategy, architecture, and development of web and mobile authentication experiences. Leads major technical initiatives, partners with product, design, and analytics, improves reliability and operational readiness, establishes engineering standards, and mentors team members. Requires extensive experience building web applications with React or Vue, proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, strong system architecture and communication skills, and a related degree or equivalent experience.
Top Skills:
JavaScriptReactTypescriptVue
Big Data • Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Financial Services
Develop backend systems and continuous delivery platforms that help engineering teams release software independently and safely. Responsibilities include writing tested and extensible code, collaborating with stakeholders, debugging code, participating in code reviews, balancing delivery speed with reliability, and contributing to team growth. The role involves working with distributed systems and technologies including Python or Kotlin, AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes.
Top Skills:
AWSCi/CdDistributed SystemsKotlinKubernetesMySQLPython
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Travel
Own and convert inbound group travel leads from initial inquiry through booking completion. Coordinate hotel communications, RFPs, timelines, logistics, and issue resolution while maintaining customer satisfaction. Track client and booking activity in CRM tools, identify upsell opportunities, and collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and Supplier Relations. The role also involves educating prospects on the platform, proactively communicating status updates, and recommending process improvements in a fast-paced travel technology environment.
Top Skills:
Crm ToolsHubspotSalesforce
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
