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.