Jobs, fresher vacancy - Staff Backend Engineer • UK

Company: MLabs

UK

Location: Remote (US preferred)Level: Staff / PrincipalA high-growth, venture-backed crypto company is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to help build next-generation autonomous trading infrastructure.This is a senior, ownership-heavy role working on real-time trading systems, wallets, and execution infrastructure operating under extreme market conditions. The client is highly responsive and only interviewing candidates who meet all criteria. Non-Negotiable Hiring CriteriaCandidates must have all of the following:Hands-on experience with crypto wallets, tokens, and/or trading systemsDeep production experience with Golang, Node.js, and TypeScriptStrong understanding of distributed systems, performance, and reliabilityDeep familiarity with trading APIs, execution flows, and transaction lifecyclesIf any of the above is missing, this role will not be a fit.The RoleYou’ll be responsible for owning and building business-critical backend systems that power high-throughput, real-time crypto trading.This includes:Designing and building low-latency trading infrastructureDeveloping wallet and execution systems that perform under extreme volatilityWorking on AI-driven intelligence layers that continuously improve outcomesShipping production systems with a strong bias toward correctness, resilience, and speedUsing AI tooling aggressively as a force multiplier across development and architectureThis is frontier-level backend engineering at the intersection of crypto, trading infrastructure, and applied AI.Interview ProcessHiring Manager InterviewCTO Intro CallTechnical InterviewTechnical InterviewFounder / CEO InterviewLocationRemote (US preferred)Strong preference for Austin, TX (office planned)Exceptional candidates in Europe will be consideredRequirementsWhat We’re Looking ForSeniority & OwnershipStaff-level engineer capable of owning large, complex systemsProven ability to lead work end-to-end: problem definition → architecture → productionComfortable making high-impact technical decisions in ambiguous environmentsCrypto-Native Experience (Essential)Direct experience building or operating crypto wallets, trading platforms, or execution systemsDeep understanding of real-world market behaviour, volatility, and scaleStrong intuition for how trading systems behave under stressCrypto experience is essential. Product specifics can be learned - crypto fluency cannot.Technical SkillsStrong production experience with:GolangNode.jsTypeScriptDeep understanding of distributed systems, performance, and reliabilityExperience building high-throughput backend servicesActively uses AI tools in development and iteration (must-have)Operating ExcellenceExperience running production systems: monitoring, on-call, incident responseStrong bias toward correctness and safety in financial systemsPragmatic, outcome-focused approach to shippingBenefitsEquity: initial stock grant of ~1% of the company, currently valued at approximately $230,000Everyone on the Senpi team is eligible for regular salary increases and bonuses based on achieving revenue targets — the entire team is usage + revenue focusedToken upside: pro-rata participation in Senpi’s token launch, planned for 2026Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.Commitment to Equality and Accessibility:At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city.MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.