Blockchain Engineer (Rust, DeFi) - Remote Opportunity
About the Role
We are seeking a talented Blockchain Engineer (Rust, DeFi) remote to join our innovative team at Staking Facilities. If you are passionate about building systems that will power the future of blockchain, this is your chance to get in early. You will work with a team that has been at the forefront of blockchain infrastructure since 2017, contributing to exciting projects in crypto-native research and development.
What You'll Do
- Design and implement backend services in Rust, optimized for throughput, reliability, and low latency.
- Build systems that connect on-chain and off-chain components, including smart contract interactions and market data ingestion.
- Collaborate with infrastructure and validator teams to leverage bare-metal performance and low-latency access to blockchain networks.
- Work with live trading data and performance monitoring tools to profile, test, and tune production systems.
- Contribute to architecture design sessions, influencing how we scale our multi-chain platform.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to extend node infrastructure and on-chain APIs.
- Shape technical direction, influence tooling and processes, and grow with the project as it scales.
Requirements
- Proficient in Rust, with experience writing safe, performant, and maintainable code.
- Excited about Web3, decentralized finance, and the emerging internet of capital markets.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in an early-stage setup.
- Curious and self-motivated, with a passion for learning new systems and exploring blockchain technology.
- Based in Europe or nearby time zones (CET overlap).
- Fluent in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiar with concepts like order books, limit orders, and exchange mechanics, or eager to learn.
- Existing experience with smart contracts and on-chain transactions is ideal.
Nice to Have
- Experience in DeFi projects or blockchain infrastructure.
- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with trading platforms and market mechanics.
What We Offer
- Excellent salary with long-term upside potential through planned equity or profit participation.
- 30 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours to accommodate your lifestyle.
- Team events and conferences such as Solana Breakpoint, Berlin Blockchain Week, and Sui Base Camp.
- A generous learning and development budget with mentorship from experts across DeFi and infrastructure.
- A friendly, diverse, and values-led team that prioritizes meaningful work and shared success.
If you are interested in this Blockchain Engineer (Rust, DeFi) remote position, apply now and join us in shaping the future of blockchain technology!
This Blockchain Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work remotely on innovative DeFi projects with a reputable company. Enjoy excellent benefits and a collaborative team environment.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Rust and experienced with performance optimization techniques specific to blockchain applications, enabling efficient smart contract execution.
Self-motivated and disciplined, thriving in a remote work environment while effectively collaborating with a distributed team on complex DeFi projects.
Analytical mindset with a strong understanding of blockchain protocols and DeFi ecosystems, capable of designing and implementing innovative API solutions.
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