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Founding Platform Engineer
In one line: Founding Platform Engineer is a remote role in Germany at a lean crypto trading startup.
- Remote (Germany)
- A lean crypto trading startup
- Posted 16 Oct 2026
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A first engineering hire to own the whole platform for a new mobile-first crypto trading product and a social feature, turning an early vision into a reliable high-volume system.
At a glance
- PayNot stated in the posting
- Remote scopeRemote, Germany
- Posted16 Oct 2026
- Last checked18 Oct 2026
What you will do
- Own the core platform, covering the data layer, rewards engine, alerts, API surface and overall uptime.
- Connect perpetual trading engines and spot trading through the named third-party providers.
- Merge data from several conflicting vendors into one consistent source of truth.
- Build caching and fan-out that keep heavy data fast during traffic surges.
- Design cross-chain abstraction so a single stablecoin balance works seamlessly across networks.
- Keep the app responsive and available during volatile markets so users can always exit positions.
What they look for
- History of keeping high-stakes systems running through traffic spikes and planning graceful degradation.
- Experience with financial rewards and accounting systems that survive retries, with idempotency and precise lot tracking.
- Understanding of end-to-end latency budgets from user tap to screen render.
- Strong Rust development ability.
- Comfort working remotely and asynchronously across North American or European time zones.
Benefits
- Top-market base salary with meaningful equity upside.
- Fully remote setup with flexible schedules and high autonomy.
Questions about this job
Can I do this job remotely, and from which countries?
The posting lists it as remote for people in Germany.
What does this job pay?
The posting does not state a salary, so there is no figure to quote.
What experience is needed?
The posting asks for: history of keeping high-stakes systems running through traffic spikes and planning graceful degradation; experience with financial rewards and accounting systems that survive retries, with idempotency and precise lot tracking; understanding of end-to-end latency budgets from user tap to screen render.
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