Senior Crypto Trading Engineer – DEX Lead
We’re building a next-generation decentralized trading platform across Hyperliquid smart contracts, Solana, and EVM-compatible blockchains. We’re looking for a self-sufficient, proactive, and highly skilled blockchain engineer who can take ownership from day one, work independently, and deliver a complete DEX — from architecture to deployment — without needing constant supervision. This is a lean startup environment: you’ll be the sole lead engineer, driving the product from zero to launch, working directly with the founders and 3 junior engineers. We offer $1,000 USD/month cash plus huge token upside on launch. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end development of our DEX platform. Make architecture and tech stack decisions without waiting for step-by-step guidance. Platform Architecture Build the DEX stack (smart contracts, APIs, wallet integration, and backend logic). Implement spot, perpetual, and options trading features. Smart Contract Development Write secure, efficient contracts for Hyperliquid, Solana (Rust/Anchor), and EVM (Solidity/Vyper). Integrate on-chain price oracles (Pyth, Chainlink) and trading data feeds. Wallet Infrastructure Integrate major wallet SDKs (WalletConnect, Phantom, Solflare, MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Torus, Rainbow). Ensure smooth multi-chain authentication and transaction flows. Cross-Chain Liquidity Build bridges or cross-chain messaging for liquidity movement between Solana, Hyperliquid, and EVM chains. Performance & Security Build low-latency APIs and execution systems with minimal slippage. Conduct audits and implement robust security measures. Qualifications Must-Have Proven self-starter who thrives without micromanagement. Experience delivering projects independently from concept to production. Technical Expertise 3+ years blockchain development. Strong in Rust (Anchor), Solidity/Vyper, and Hyperliquid smart contract APIs. Proven experience integrating wallet SDKs and cross-chain infrastructure. Knowledge of DeFi systems, AMMs, and perpetuals. Preferred Contributions to open-source DeFi projects. Familiarity with MEV mitigation strategies. Backend trading infrastructure experience (matching/risk engines). Compensation Cash: $1,000 USD/month. Upside: Significant token allocation upon launch. Flexibility: Fully remote, async-friendly role. Why Join Us Autonomy: Full ownership of engineering — no bureaucratic approvals. Impact: Your work will directly define the platform’s success. Upside: Token allocation for long-term growth. Cutting-edge stack: Hyperliquid, Solana, EVM, cross-chain architecture.