Software Engineer, Backend Systems - Crypto Trading
New York, NY or San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days per week)
Alivio Search Partners is recruiting backend systems engineers for a confidential, venture-backed crypto trading startup with offices in New York City and San Francisco. You will build real-time, high-throughput, low-latency backend services in Rust. This is a small, fast-moving, high-bandwidth team that values production Rust experience, asynchronous systems, and a genuine interest in trading and financial markets. Personal projects, especially in Rust or C, are reviewed and valued. The team works on-site five days per week from the NYC or San Francisco office. Compensation includes an annual base of $185,000 to $300,000 plus equity, depending on experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders; sponsorship is not available. Apply with your current resume, LinkedIn profile, and GitHub or project links, and tell us which office you prefer. Employer details will be shared during the recruiting process.
$185,000 to $300,000 annual base + equity
New York, NY or San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days per week)
Full-timeWhat You'll Do
Build and own backend services for real-time, high-throughput trading systems in Rust.
Develop asynchronous services (Tokio or comparable) with low-latency requirements.
Work across relational, time-series, and key-value data stores.
Ship quickly in a small startup team with high ownership.
Requirements & Qualifications
2 to 4 years of backend software engineering experience.
Meaningful, hands-on production Rust experience.
Asynchronous programming experience (Tokio or comparable).
Experience with real-time, high-throughput, low-latency, or trading systems.
Experience with multiple database types.
Startup experience (venture-backed preferred) and experience in fintech, crypto, trading, HFT, or blockchain.
Genuine interest in trading or financial markets; meaningful personal projects (Rust or C preferred).
U.S. citizen or Green Card holder; based in or willing to relocate to NYC or San Francisco.
Compensation
$185,000 to $300,000 annual base + equity
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this role based?
New York, NY or San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days per week)
What is the advertised compensation?
$185,000 to $300,000 annual base + equity
What experience should I include?
Describe your experience relevant to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above. Use your application to explain your own work and contributions.
What happens after I apply?
Your application is submitted for review. The recruiting team can confirm role availability, interview stages, and timing when discussing next steps.
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