Remote Staff Backend Engineer - Warlock

Warlock is on a mission to revolutionize DeFi by recapturing MEV and returning it to protocols and users. We're seeking a Staff level Backend Engineer to help us build the infrastructure powering this transformation. In this role, you'll develop high-performance, secure systems using Rust and Solidity, collaborating closely with our research, product and leadership teams to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. What You'll Do Join the founding team of a well backed crypto start up Design and implement scalable, efficient backend systems and smart contracts Optimize our infrastructure for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness Contribute to the design and development of our low-latency liquidation systems Integrate with various DeFi protocols and APIs Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews Stay at the forefront of MEV, DeFi, and backend technologies What We're Looking For Strong proficiency in Rust and Solidity Experience building high-performance, robust systems with a high degree of complexity Deep understanding of blockchain technology, MEV, and DeFi concepts Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Proactive, self-directed work ethic Bonus Points Experience with HFT systems, quant trading, and/or atomic on chain arbitrage/liquidations Contributions to open-source projects in Rust or Solidity Familiarity with cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure #J-18808-Ljbffr