Rust Engineer

**About Us:** Bullet was started by a tightly-knit team with backgrounds in high frequency trading (HFT), top Silicon valley tech companies and prominent crypto exchanges. They are backed by some of the leading investors in the crypto space such as Electric Capital, Jump Capital, Race Capital, Wintermute and many more. The team previously built Zeta Markets, a leading perps DEX which facilitated over $15B in trading volume in 2025. They are looking to redefine the trading experience on Solana with Bullet, which boasts sub-1ms trade execution latency, thousands of TPS and a full featured perps and spot DEX. **Role Overview:** We are seeking a **world-class Rust Developer** to build and optimize the core backend systems powering our exchange. You will be at the forefront of creating high-performance, scalable infrastructure that handles the demands of modern trading. The ideal candidate is an exceptional engineer with deep expertise in Rust and a strong background in building efficient, reliable, and well-tested systems. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, develop, and optimize **core backend and trading systems** for our exchange platform. - Write **highly efficient, clean, and well-structured Rust code** with a focus on performance and scalability. - Build robust **testing frameworks** to ensure code quality and system reliability. - Collaborate on the design of **distributed systems** and contribute to solving **low-latency trading challenges**. - Proactively identify bottlenecks and optimize critical components for **speed and performance**. - Operate with **high autonomy**, driving initiatives from concept to deployment. **Required Qualifications:** - Proven expertise in **Rust**, demonstrated through production-level work. - Minimum **4 years of professional experience** in backend or systems development. - Deep understanding of **efficient coding practices**, performance optimization, and system design. - Knowledge of **distributed systems** and **low-latency trading infrastructure,** familiarity with async I/O frameworks like **Tokio** - Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with **exchange architecture** (e.g., margin, liquidation, and risk systems) at an exchange (CEX/DEX) or has worked on trading systems e.g. at a market maker. - Knowledge of **blockchain ecosystems**, particularly Solana, as well as rollup technology stacks. - Familiarity with databases like **PostgreSQL** and **ClickHouse**, and observability with tools like **OTel**, **Grafana**, **Prometheus**/VictoriaMetrics. - Experience with **API development** and integration. **What We’re Looking For:** - **Relentless executors** who prioritize shipping high-quality code. - **High ownership mentality**, capable of solving complex problems with minimal oversight. - Exceptional **communication and collaboration skills**, able to articulate ideas clearly and work effectively with others. **Why Join Us?** - Shape the future of decentralized finance on Solana with a team that values innovation and execution. - Operate in a high-autonomy environment where your impact is immediate and visible. - Tackle **challenging technical problems** alongside some of the brightest minds in the space. - Competitive compensation package If you’re ready to **push the boundaries** of what’s possible with Rust and exchange technology, let’s talk.