Staff Back-End Engineer, Trading Platform

Blockchain.com, founded in 2011, is seeking a Staff Back-End Engineer to join their Trading Platform team in London. As the world's leading software platform for digital assets powering over 75 million wallets, they're looking for a technical leader to shape their trading technology future.

The role involves designing and implementing low-latency trading systems in Rust, optimizing algorithmic trading strategies, and ensuring system reliability in the volatile crypto market. You'll work closely with trading teams and quants while leading technical decisions and promoting engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in Rust/C++ and trading systems, particularly in cryptocurrency markets. You'll need strong leadership skills, proven expertise in performance optimization, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. The position offers a blend of technical challenge and leadership opportunity in a rapidly growing field.

Benefits include meaningful equity, hybrid working arrangements in Central London with flexibility to work remotely up to 20 days annually, professional development support, unlimited vacation, and a strong focus on work-life balance. The role presents an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency trading space while working with cutting-edge technology.