Job Description
Job DescriptionCareer Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer - MEV Infra - this is a fully remote role and candidates can be based anywhere.
We are building the foundational infrastructure for MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) in a decentralised future. We’re on a mission to create a high-performance, transparent, and fair MEV ecosystem by innovating at the protocol layer and optimising for latency, efficiency, and resilience. Our team is composed of experts in distributed systems, low-latency networking, and blockchain architecture.
The Role
We’re seeking a highly skilled Senior/Staff Backend Engineer passionate about solving complex problems and motivated to shape the MEV landscape on Monad with high-performance solutions. In this role, you will help design, build, and optimize MEV-related infrastructure, with a focus on block building, transaction ordering, and low-latency execution strategies etc. You’ll work on systems at the intersection of blockchain, trading, and networking, helping to advance the frontier of MEV innovation.
What You’ll Do
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Design and implement performance-critical backend systems for MEV infrastructure throughout the transaction lifecycle .
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Contribute to the development of infrastructure for validator-client integration, relay communication, and block propagation.
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Optimize code for latency, throughput, and reliability in adversarial network conditions.
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Stay informed about MEV developments in Ethereum, Solana, and other ecosystems
What We’re Looking For
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4-10 years of backend programming experience with expertise in low-level languages like C++ and Rust (experience in both is a plus, but not required).
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Proven backend engineering experience in MEV infrastructure, trading/searching, or block-building organizations.
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Experience designing production-grade, low-latency, high-performance networking architecture and distributed systems.
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Proven track record of technical leadership and project ownership from start to finish.
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Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, collaborative remote environment.
Nice to Have
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Familiarity with blockchain internals and validator client behavior.
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Contributions to open-source MEV infra or tooling projects.
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Experience in performance tuning and networking stack optimization.
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HFT experience.
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Academic background from a top-tier university and/or experience at a well-regarded technology company
Why Join Us
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Work at the frontier of crypto and DeFi infrastructure
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Join a tight-knit, low-ego team with deep technical chops
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Competitive compensation, bonus and token upside
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Fully remote, flexible work culture