Exchange Full Stack Engineer

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

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.

We're 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 platform's 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 exchange's 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 exchange's 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.

For more information about DRW's processing activities and our use of job applicants' data, please view our Privacy Notice at https://drw.com/privacy-notice.

California residents, please review the California Privacy Notice for information about certain legal rights at https://drw.com/california-privacy-notice.