3 days ago

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Exchange Full Stack Engineer

$150k - $250k

DRW

Remote

Job Title: Exchange Full Stack Engineer - The Compute Exchange (DRW related business)


Company Overview:


Our mission is to build the most trusted, transparent and efficient exchange for compute in the world.
Fueled by the AI revolution, compute will become the largest commodity worldwide. We will accelerate
the development of the AI ecosystem by removing infrastructure friction, facilitating democratized
sustainable compute availability and financial risk management – critical to the evolution of humankind.
AI should be accessible to all. Lowering barriers and providing greater access to compute is critical. To
do this, we believe that the technical challenges are massive, requiring significant technical
advancements in infrastructure orchestration, AI serving, market making, and finance. We are a group of
top AI, infrastructure and finance practitioners hailing from companies such as OpenAI, Apple, Lambda,
and Bloomberg, on a mission to homogenize compute with the backing of the leading quantitative
finance firm and VCs. This is your chance to shape the future of computing with significant influence on
our direction, a top-of-market compensation package, and as part of a highly driven team.
Role Summary: Were seeking an Exchange Full Stack Engineer with a strong background in developing
high-performance, scalable, and reliable web applications for trading platforms and exchanges. This role
is ideal for someone passionate about applying their technical expertise to create a groundbreaking
compute exchange that revolutionizes the industry.


Responsibilities:
● Develop and maintain the front-end, middleware and back-end components of The Compute
Exchange platform, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
● Collaborate with the exchange lead, designers, and other engineers to implement new features,
optimize performance, and enhance the platforms functionality.
● Design and implement robust APIs and data pipelines to facilitate the integration of the
exchange with various internal and external systems.
● Optimize the platform for scalability and throughput, ensuring the exchange can handle high
volumes of transactions and market data.
● Implement and maintain security measures to protect the exchange and its users from potential
threats and vulnerabilities.
● Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues, ensuring the stability
and reliability of the exchange platform.
● Monitor the exchanges performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to
improve efficiency and scalability.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in web development and
exchange technologies, and incorporate them into the platform as appropriate.
Requirements:
● Proven experience in developing high-performance, scalable web applications for trading
platforms or exchanges, using modern web front-end and back-end technologies.
● Strong proficiency in front-end development using TypeScript and React, experience with
Tailwind and Next is preferred.
● Ability to contribute to backend development using Go or Rust.
● Solid understanding of distributed systems and database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
● Experience with real-time data processing, WebSocket communication, and high-throughput
systems design.
● Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g.,
Docker, Kubernetes).
● Knowledge of security best practices, authentication and authorization mechanisms, and secure
coding principles.
● Experience with observability tooling (LGTM: Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Minir).
● Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze complex systems and
identify areas for improvement.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a
fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
● Passion for delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions and a commitment to writing clean,
maintainable, and well-documented code.


What We Offer :
A chance to work with the best minds in finance, trading, and AI to redefine the future of compute, with
significant influence over the exchanges direction and growth. Top-of-market compensation package
includes salary, bonuses, and equity. You will create and work with cutting-edge exchange technologies
and make a significant impact in the world of high-performance, sustainable computing and AI. This is
your chance to be a founding member of one of the most ambitious projects in computing and shape
the future of the industry.

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $250,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. Base salary is only a portion of total compensation, which may also include variable compensation and/or benefits.