CoW Protocol: Backend Engineer with Rust Location: We are a fully remote team, and although we hire globally, there is a preference for this role to be based in Europe or remote +/- 4 hours CEST time Position: Full-time contractor We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated backend engineer to help us build the next generation of decentralised trading protocols. As a dedicated backend engineer, you will gain ownership of our existing backend services and can influence the creation, design, and execution of future features and products. You will work on technically challenging aspects of our off-chain services and our developer-facing APIs and ensure we deliver reliable and performant features to improve the core CoW protocol. What you will do Develop new functionality for both our off-chain services (optimising transaction execution, scaling order throughput, increasing protocol decentralisation) as well as our APIs (price estimation & order placement, real-time blockchain state monitoring, server-client communication channels)While your focus will be writing concurrent backend systems in Rust, you will also interact with our Smart Contracts written in Solidity and develop your understanding of auction mechanisms and DeFi protocolsWork closely with researchers and the product team to ship features and come up with new solutions for challenging technical problemsDeliver high-quality code for features from concept until production (including state-of-the-art monitoring of our production systems)Help our engineering team maintain and improve the reliability of the existing featuresGive thoughtful and in-depth code reviews of your colleagues' contributions to our open-source codebaseOther codebases: Typescript, Python, Solidity Who you are You have 3+ years of experience with system programming, preferably in Rust (C++ or similar)You have excellent computer science, programming, and algorithmic skillsYou care deeply about the quality, readability, observability, and testability of your codeYou proactively give technical direction to improve performance, prevent issues, optimise data usage, and refactor the codebaseYou are a team player, strong communicator, and gladly share your expertise with othersYou collaborate effectively with a remote-first team on a large, open-source codebaseExcited to explore and gain experience with EthereumUnderstanding of the Ethereum blockchain and ecosystem, general finance and/or game theory, and mechanism designExperience with operating, maintaining, and architecting complex software systems What we can offer you Flexible work environment: Join our hub in Lisbon or work remotelyToken Plan: Have a stake in our mission and shape the future of CoW DAOPeriodic Gatherings: Enjoy opportunities to connect with the rest of the team through regular tripsConference Allocation: Stay up-to-date with ecosystem advancements using our conference budgetLearning budget: Use our Learning budget to support your higher ambitionsHardware budget: Benefit from a hardware budget for acquiring the necessary equipmentMake an impact: You are joining a startup where you can make a huge difference. Your work matters!Flat hierarchies mean fewer processes and bureaucracy - see more of your ideas come to life!Flexible work and vacation times: Prioritize work-life balance through our robust flexible work policy and vacation allowanceGrowth: If you're someone who loves taking the initiative and getting things done, there are a lot of opportunities for your individual growth#J-18808-Ljbffr
