Senior Software Engineer - Backend & Systems
TechChain Talent
- United States
- United States
À propos
Compensation:
$180K-$200K USD base + equity Location:
New York City (in-person, 5 days/week) relocation supported within the U.S. (up to $10K) About the Company
A cutting-edge Web3 and data-driven trading start-up is building a platform that lets users
discover and trade real-time market trends . By combining social data signals, decentralized finance infrastructure, and a sleek consumer interface, the company enables users to measure and act on global attention turning sentiment into an investable asset class. The team is tackling complex engineering challenges at the intersection of
financial markets, data modelling, and large-scale distributed systems . If you're fascinated by how attention, liquidity, and behavior intersect and you want to build systems that capture and trade those dynamics this is an opportunity to join early and shape something truly novel. About the Role
Were looking for a
Backend Engineer
to design and maintain the distributed systems, APIs, and services that power our trading platform. You'll work with high-concurrency systems and gigabyte-scale data flows, collaborating closely with smart contract and quant teams to build the next generation of decentralized trading infrastructure. This is a highly collaborative, technically demanding role suited to an engineer who thrives in a
fast-moving, zero-to-one start-up
environment and wants to influence system architecture and product direction. Key Responsibilities
Design and implement reliable, performant backend services and APIs using
Java
or
Python . Develop and maintain distributed systems capable of handling gigabyte-scale data and thousands of concurrent users. Collaborate with quant and smart contract teams to integrate backend systems with trading infrastructure. Apply best practices in security, reliability, and high-performance system design. Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical roadmap planning. Contribute to scaling infrastructure and optimizing application performance as the platform grows. Required Qualifications
4+ years of experience in backend engineering (mid-level; roughly equivalent to L4L5 at large tech companies). Deep expertise in
Java
or
Python
(language flexibility). Strong experience building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems at scale. Proficiency with
cloud infrastructure
(AWS, GCP, or Azure). 2+ years of hands-on experience with
Kubernetes . Strong background in
system design, architecture, and infrastructure . Experience architecting backend systems for start-ups or zero-to-one products. Comfort working in fast-paced, product-driven environments focused on reliability and scalability. Bonus Skills
Start-up or early-stage product experience. Background in
payments, fintech, or crypto/Web3
systems. Familiarity with
Rust
or other modern backend languages. Compensation & Logistics
Equity:
1030 basis points (0.100.30%) Location:
New York City (in-person, 5 days/week) Relocation:
Up to $10K (must relocate within 1 month if outside NYC). #J-18808-Ljbffr
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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