AI Platform Engineer

Job description
Our client is a pioneering MEV and high-frequency trading firm dedicated to reshaping the landscape of on-chain trading. The platform has successfully handled over $1 billion in volume across multiple blockchains including BTC, Solana, Ethereum, Base, and several L2s such as AVAX and BLAST.
The company is driven by a vision to create the on-chain equivalent of Binance, enhancing liquidity and accessibility for a wide range of assets, from mainstream to memecoins.
By focusing on user-friendly solutions that appeal to both novice and advanced traders, including institutional firms, they aim to democratize on-chain trading and broaden their reach to include all facets of the trading community.
If you are a high-performing engineer who thrives on difficult technical challenges and wants to build the future of on-chain finance, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Platform Operations
- Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure using Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform to support high-frequency trading operations across multiple blockchain networks
- Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines using ArgoCD and Helm to ensure reliable, fast deployments with zero downtime
- Manage and scale data infrastructure including Kafka streams, ClickHouse analytics databases, and Redis caching layers to handle massive transaction volumes
Observability & Performance
- Architect comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems using Prometheus, Grafana, and Linkerd to maintain 99.9%+ uptime
- Implement distributed tracing and performance profiling to optimize latency-critical trading operations
- Build custom dashboards and metrics to provide real-time insights into platform health and trading performance
Cross-Chain Integration & Reliability
- Develop and maintain robust integrations with multiple blockchain networks (Solana, EVM, Sui, TON) ensuring consistent performance and reliability
- Implement automated failover and disaster recovery systems to maintain platform availability during network outages or high volatility periods
- Design and maintain secure, compliant infrastructure that meets regulatory requirements for financial services
Collaboration & Technical Leadership
- Partner closely with backend engineers (Rust/Node.js) and frontend teams (React/TypeScript) to optimize application deployment and performance
- Lead incident response efforts, conducting thorough post-mortems and implementing preventive measures
- Mentor team members on infrastructure best practices and contribute to architectural decisions that impact the entire platform
Innovation & Optimization
- Research and implement cutting-edge technologies to maintain competitive advantage in the fast-moving DeFi space
- Optimize costs and resource utilization across the entire infrastructure stack
- Build internal tooling and automation to accelerate development workflows and reduce operational overhead
Requirements
An AI-Augmented Thinker: You effectively use AI as a tool to accelerate your work, but your solid manual foundation and first-principles thinking allow you to steer it towards optimal, robust designs.
An Excellent Communicator: You can clearly and concisely articulate complex technical concepts and collaborate effectively with different stakeholders across the organization.
An Owner: You possess a powerful sense of ownership and accountability. When you see a problem, you solve it, and you see it through to the end.
Essential Technical Skills
- Expert-level proficiency with infrastructure as code using Terraform, with experience managing complex cloud environments across AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration at scale
Data & Messaging Infrastructure
- Production experience with Apache Kafka for high-throughput, low-latency messaging systems
- Experience with columnar databases, preferably ClickHouse, for real-time analytics and time-series data
- Proficiency with Redis for caching, session management, and real-time data structures
Blockchain & Web3 Experience
- 2+ years of experience working with blockchain infrastructure, preferably with multiple chains (Solana, Ethereum, Layer 2s)
- Understanding of DeFi protocols, smart contract interactions, and on-chain data analysis
- Experience with Web3 infrastructure challenges including RPC management, node operations, and blockchain data indexing
Software Development:
- Proficiency in at least one systems programming language (Rust preferred, Go, Python, or similar)
- Experience with TypeScript/Node.js for tooling and automation
- Understanding of gRPC, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
Additional Comments
You will join a high-performance, results-driven work environment that offers maximum flexibility and autonomy while aligning employee success directly with company growth.
Benefits Significant Upside: Uncapped profit-sharing bonus structure.
Meaningful Equity: Token equity with a standard vesting schedule.
Flexible Work Environment: Fully remote work with a flexible schedule.