About Vest Labs
Vest Labs is at the forefront of building a cutting-edge digital asset financial exchange. Backed by Jane Street and powered by zero-knowledge proofs, our mission is to transform every financial product into its trustless counterpart. Our first product is a highly capital-efficient perpetual futures exchange with algorithmically secured solvency. This exchange will eventually be part of a trustless prime brokerage, enabling a composable financial ecosystem cross-margined via a bespoke risk engine.
Our team comprises computer scientists, cryptographers, and physicists, supported by visionary venture capitalists, quantitative trading firms, and global financial institutions such as Jane Street, QCP Capital, BBH, Selini Capital, MatterLabs, Amber Group, Symbolic, and executives from BlackRock, Citadel, and AQR.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team in New York City. This role is pivotal in developing and scaling a high-throughput, low-latency exchange. You will implement supporting services like order management systems, price oracles, and liquidation engines, and actively push the boundaries of decentralized exchange design.
Responsibilities
- Develop and scale a high-throughput, low-latency exchange.
- Implement supporting services such as order management systems, price oracles, and liquidation engines.
- Innovate within the decentralized exchange design space, focusing on onboarding UX and verifiable execution.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in backend development.
- Proficiency in Python and low-level programming languages like Rust or C++.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
- Experience in distributed systems and messaging, particularly with tools like Kafka.
- Ability to work in-person in NYC.
Bonus Skills
- Experience in algorithmic trading.
- Experience in developing decentralized protocols, smart contracts, and zero-knowledge circuits.
Why Join Us?
Vest Labs offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the next era of finance. If you are a high-agency individual passionate about innovation in the financial sector, we encourage you to apply.
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