Software Engineer / Member of Technical Staff

Job Title: Software Engineer / Member of Technical Staff Location: Austin, Texas Compensation: $200,000 – $400,000 + Competitive Equity Type: Full-Time Visa Sponsorship: H-1B, O-1, OPT Priority: High About the Company Client is a decentralized finance trading platform specializing in memecoins, perpetuals, and yield products. As one of the fastest-growing crypto companies, The Company has achieved significant milestones, including:- $10M monthly recurring revenue- $5M monthly net profit- $100M+ annual recurring revenue (ARR)- Backed by Y Combinator (YC)- Growing faster than Cursor, Cluely, and LoveableThe team consists of 1–10 people, offering a high-impact, founding-level role where engineers directly influence product velocity and platform scaling.Founded: 2024 About the Role — Software Engineer / Member of Technical Staff As a Full-stack Engineer at The Company, you will be responsible for building end-to-end product features across the frontend, backend, APIs, infrastructure, and data systems. This role is ideal for candidates seeking ownership, speed, and direct impact on a rapidly scaling crypto platform.You will work with:- TypeScript- Rust APIs- WebSockets- Next.js + Zustand- Tailwind CSS- Postgres, Vector DB (VDB), Redis- Hosted on DigitalOcean, with potential migration to bare metalResponsibilities- Own and ship full-stack features from idea to implementation to production- Build performant TypeScript and Rust components and APIs- Work with real-time data systems using WebSockets- Build and maintain Next.js frontends with Zustand state management- Design and optimize storage layers using Postgres, Redis, and vector databases- Contribute to high-performance infrastructure for trading workloads- Move fast, solve problems at speed, and maintain high product qualityRequirements- Strong full-stack engineering skills- Ability to build features end-to-end- Proficiency in TypeScript- Solid coding fundamentals- Strong problem-solving skills and product intuition- Ability to implement performant logic quickly- Open to candidates at any experience level, including new graduatesVisa Support- H-1B, O-1, and OPT sponsorship availableGreen Flags (Strong Matches)- Experience as a founding engineer- Strong personal projects, portfolios, or GitHub presence- Ability to ship quickly with high quality- Experience in trading, crypto platforms, or distributed systemsRed Flags (Avoid)- Very low GPA (especially for new graduates)- Poor coding ability despite strong academic or professional pedigree- Overly narrow specialization (not full-stack capable)Compensation & Benefits- Salary: $200,000 – $400,000- Competitive equity package- Housing provided in luxury apartments in Austin- All meals fully covered daily- Premium equipment and tools provided- No hard budget for engineering toolingIdeal Companies for Target Sourcing- Ramp- Palantir- Stripe- SlashInterview Process1. Pending Approval2. Online Assessment (coding)3. Technical Interview with coding (1 hour)4. System Design Interview (1 hour, for senior candidates)5. Work Trial (weekend to 1 week, depending on seniority)6. Offer Extended7. HiredBiggest Note- Candidates who recent graduates or currently studying at a top university, and able to join immediately are almost certain to be shortlisted.