Backend Engineer (Remote, Global)

Runloop builds simulation environments for DeFi and trains autonomous agents to provide liquidity, manage risk, and discover trading opportunities at scale. They are a fully remote, globally distributed tech startup backed by top-tier crypto investors.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Write performance-sensitive code to run “whole-world” simulations of DeFi, along with supporting distributed systems, data and ML pipelines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of industry experience in backend engineering, focusing on speed and low-level optimization.
• Proficiency in a low-level programming language such as C/C++, Rust, Go, Java.
• Experience working in a globally-distributed, asynchronous work environment that values deep work, quality engineering, and written communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Performance-based cash bonuses from trading business
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work hours - fully remote and globally distributed
• Stipend for home-office equipment and ergonomics

Additional Information

• Deep understanding of blockchain networks and integration into simulation infrastructure is expected but not required initially.
• Proficiency in Rust expected; self-sufficiency with other tech stack components required.
• Opportunity to transition into Web3/crypto and work on complex DeFi simulation technology.