Staff Rust Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize core backend and trading systems for our exchange platform.
• Write highly efficient, clean, and well-structured Rust code with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Build robust testing frameworks to ensure code quality and system reliability.
• Collaborate on the design of distributed systems and contribute to solving low-latency trading challenges.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks and optimize critical components for speed and performance.
• Operate with high autonomy, driving initiatives from concept to deployment.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in Rust, demonstrated through production-level work.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in backend or systems development, and 4 years working with Rust.
• Deep understanding of efficient coding practices, performance optimization, and system design.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and low-latency trading infrastructure, familiarity with async I/O frameworks like Tokio
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with exchange architecture (e.g., margin, liquidation, and risk systems) at an exchange (CEX/DEX) or has worked on trading systems e.g. at a market maker.
• Knowledge of blockchain ecosystems, particularly Solana, as well as rollup technology stacks.
• Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL and ClickHouse, and observability with tools like OTel, Grafana, Prometheus/VictoriaMetrics.
• Experience with API development and integration.

What We’re Looking For:

• Relentless executors who prioritize shipping high-quality code.
• High ownership mentality, capable of solving complex problems with minimal oversight.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively with others.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of decentralized finance on Solana with a team that values innovation and execution.
• Operate in a high-autonomy environment where your impact is immediate and visible.
• Tackle challenging technical problems alongside some of the brightest minds in the space.
• Competitive compensation package

If you’re ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Rust and exchange technology, let’s talk.

Bullet is an equal opportunity employer.