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MLabs

Founding Engineer

MLabs

. Architect, build, and optimize high-performance, low-latency core trading and clearing infrastructure using Rust .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $200,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in architecting and optimizing high-performance trading and clearing infrastructure using Rust, with a strong focus on risk management and protocol security. Proven ability to leverage AI-native development practices to enhance engineering velocity in a fast-paced startup environment.

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Rust ProgrammingHigh-Frequency Trading (HFT) SystemsRisk Management SystemsAI-Native Development PracticesProtocol Security Architecture

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Hard Skills
Rust ProgrammingDerivatives SystemsMargin/Netting SystemsClearing EnginesHigh-Frequency Trading (HFT)Agentic AI OrchestrationKernel DevelopmentCompilersOperating SystemsPhysics Engines
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving
Industry Keywords
DeFi ProtocolsTrading InfrastructureSystem ArchitectureTechnical RoadmapStartup Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Rust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Architect, build, and optimize high-performance, low-latency core trading and clearing infrastructure using Rust
  • Own the technical roadmap end-to-end and work with executive leadership on system architecture and execution strategy
  • Leverage AI-native development practices and agentic orchestration to maximize engineering velocity and output
  • Design and implement risk management, margin, netting, or settlement engines for institutional-grade financial instruments
  • Maintain rigorous standards for protocol security, system reliability, and low-level code performance
  • Participate in founder/CEO interviews, technical evaluation, architecture discussion, and final leadership alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Deep, hands-on experience in Rust is strictly required
  • Demonstrated experience building derivatives, margin/netting systems, high-frequency trading (HFT) venues, clearing engines, or protocol security architectures
  • Prior experience as a founder, CTO, or founding engineer, or fewer than 5 years of professional experience with exceptional output
  • Proficiency in high-velocity shipping using agentic AI orchestration and managing parallel AI agents
  • Exposure to DeFi protocols, HFT systems, kernel development, compilers, operating systems, or physics engines
  • Ability and willingness to work full-time on-site in New York City or relocate immediately
  • Ability to thrive in a 6+ day/week startup culture

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive base salary accompanied by significant equity (up to 5%)
  • Co-founder-level technical ownership and direct influence over company strategy
  • Opportunity to build foundational financial infrastructure alongside experienced industry leaders from major software vendors and high-volume protocols
  • Rapidly moving, high-growth environment supported by top-tier accelerators
  • Equal opportunities, accessible job adverts, and reasonable adjustments during the hiring process