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Construct low-latency, highly resilient backend services that interface directly with high-throughput blockchain transaction streams. Take complete ownership of critical infrastructure paths, including smart order routing, trade execution engines, real-time market data feeds, and portfolio position tracking. Enforce rigorous security standards across all layers, including secure transaction signing protocols, infrastructure deployment, and data protection. Partner with cross-functional product and infrastructure units to rapidly deploy features and iterate based on live user data. Drive foundational architectural choices, establishing engineering standards for a growing technical team. Requirements5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a heavy emphasis on distributed systems architecture. Advanced systems programming capabilities, preferably using Rust, though deep expertise in C/C++ or Go is highly acceptable. Demonstrated track record of deploying and maintaining high-availability, low-latency production applications. Security-centric development approach with an intuitive understanding of system vulnerability surfaces, cryptographic key management, and complex failure recovery modes. Ability to execute independently and make sound technical decisions within fast-paced, fluid startup environments. Preferred QualificationsPrior exposure to blockchain runtime environments, transaction lifecycles, or decentralized trading infrastructure. Background in exchange engineering, order matching systems, or traditional high-frequency trading (HFT) platforms. 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