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Flashbots - Senior Backend Engineer Protect - deCircle
Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer focused on building high‑performance MEV‑related services using Python, Go, and Rust on Ethereum infrastructure.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for Flashbots Protect and MEV‑Boost.
- Implement low‑latency transaction relays and smart‑contract interactions on Ethereum.
- Collaborate with research teams to translate MEV mitigation strategies into production code.
- Optimize performance, reliability, and security of distributed systems.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to open‑source projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience in high‑throughput environments.
- Deep understanding of Ethereum, smart‑contract development (Solidity), and MEV concepts.
- Experience with distributed systems, message queues, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a builder mindset.
Skills
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