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Key Responsibilities

Architect, build, and optimize high-performance, low-latency core trading and clearing infrastructure using Rust. Take end-to-end ownership of the technical roadmap,

Requirements Summary

Deep, hands-on experience in Rust is strictly required. Core Financial / Trading Infrastructure Background: Demonstrated experience building derivatives, margin/netting systems,

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Responsibilities

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→Architect, build, and optimize high-performance, low-latency core trading and clearing infrastructure using Rust.
→Take end-to-end ownership of the technical roadmap, working closely with the executive leadership team to shape system architecture and execution strategy.
→Leverage AI-native development practices and agentic orchestration (running parallel AI agents) to maximize engineering velocity and output.
→Design and implement risk management, margin, netting, or settlement engines suitable for institutional-grade financial instruments.
→Maintain rigorous standards for protocol security, system reliability, and low-level code performance.

Requirements

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Expert Rust Fluency: Deep, hands-on experience in Rust is strictly required.
Core Financial / Trading Infrastructure Background: Demonstrated experience building derivatives, margin/netting systems, high-frequency trading (HFT) venues, clearing engines, or protocol security architectures.
Entrepreneurial Ownership: Prior experience as a founder, CTO, or founding engineer (or fewer than 5 years of professional experience with exceptional output).
AI-Native Workflow: Proficiency in high-velocity shipping using agentic AI orchestration (managing parallel AI agents to accelerate development).
Domain Expertise: Highly valuable exposure to one or more of the following:
DeFi protocols
High-Frequency Trading (HFT) systems
Kernel development
Compilers
Operating systems
Physics engines
Work Ethic & Location: Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site in New York City (or relocate immediately) and thrive in a 6+ day/week startup culture.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive base salary accompanied by significant equity (up to 5%).

✓Co-founder-level technical ownership and direct influence over company strategy.

✓Opportunity to build foundational financial infrastructure alongside experienced industry leaders from major software vendors and high-volume protocols.

✓Rapidly moving, high-growth environment supported by top-tier accelerators.

Initial Founder / CEO Interview: Introduction, technical background review, and alignment on vision.
Deep-Dive Founder / CEO Interview: Technical evaluation, architecture discussion, and startup culture fit.
Final Interview: Final alignment with the leadership team and offer discussion.

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