Backend Engineer Backend Engineer Backend Engineer

HyperLink is a prime broker for Hyperliquid. We're building infrastructure for institutional-grade algorithmic trading at scale.

About the Role

We're seeking an exceptional backend engineer to build the core infrastructure powering HyperLink. You'll work on cutting-edge technologies including TEEs, Rust, smart contracts, and high-performance distributed systems running on Hyperliquid.

What You'll Do

Design and implement high-performance backend services in Rust

Build and optimise smart contracts for the HyperEVM

Develop real-time trading infrastructure with sub-millisecond latency requirements

Collaborate with a world-class team on protocol architecture and system design

Key Technologies

Rust

Solidity

Privacy-Preserving Cryptography

High-Performance Distributed Systems

What We're Looking For

Strong proficiency in Rust and systems programming

Exposure to high-throughput trading systems

Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems

Understanding of blockchain and smart contract development

Ability to work on complex distributed systems

Passion for building robust, scalable infrastructure

Compensation & Package

0.2%-0.5% equity

Interview Process

• 1 Founder / CEO Interview

  20 minute intro with Co-Founder

• 2 Technical Interview

  30 min technical session with Lead Engineer

• 3 Technical Interview

  30 min technical session with Co-Founder

• 4 Final Interview

  3 Day work trial

Hiring Criteria

Strong proficiency in Rust and systems programming

Exposure to high-throughput trading systems

Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems

Understanding of blockchain, smart contract development and able to work on complex distributed systems

Passionate about building on Hyperliquid or have previous experience about Hyperliquid