Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

About Selby Jennings
Our client is a fast-growing prime brokerage for Hyperliquid, building next-generation infrastructure for institutional-grade algorithmic trading. Known for its cutting-edge approach to decentralized finance and high-performance systems, the company enables seamless connectivity between advanced trading strategies and blockchain protocols.

With ambitious plans for growth and a strong focus on innovation, the organization offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where talented engineers can tackle complex technical challenges and shape the future of digital trading infrastructure. Employees enjoy exposure to emerging technologies, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to make a tangible impact in a global market.

About the Role
These roles are critical to building and optimizing the core systems that power high-performance trading and API-driven integrations. As a Rust Developer, you will work on backend infrastructure and developer-facing tools that enable institutional clients to interact with decentralized exchanges and protocols.

Ideal candidates are highly technical, thrive in low-latency environments, and have a passion for blockchain and trading technologies. You'll have the chance to design robust systems, collaborate with world-class engineers, and contribute to the evolution of decentralized finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop backend services and SDKs using Rust
• Build and optimize integrations with APIs (REST/WebSocket) for trading systems
• Contribute to smart contract development and blockchain-based solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external technical users to ensure seamless adoption
• Build tools and infrastructure to support performance, reliability, and scalability

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Rust (primary requirement)
• Experience with distributed systems and high-performance architectures
• Familiarity with blockchain technologies and smart contracts (Solidity)
• Exposure to API-driven development (REST/WebSocket)
• Bonus: Knowledge of Python and TypeScript for SDKs and integration tooling
• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments and solve complex technical problems