Senior Software Engineer

Senior MEV Engineer (Rust) – Remote – $300K Base + Tokens

I'm currently working with a client in the DeFi infrastructure space who is hiring a Senior MEV Engineer. They’re looking for someone with strong experience in Rust, a deep understanding of MEV, and ideally a background in DeFi protocols. This is a fully remote role with a globally distributed team.

The position is focused on building and optimising MEV strategies on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible chains. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with on-chain data, private order flow, and transaction simulation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement high-performance MEV strategies in Rust
• Build and maintain MEV infrastructure and bots
• Monitor mempools and simulate transaction flows to identify profitable opportunities
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams on strategy development and deployment
• Keep up with trends across L2s, relays, and evolving MEV tooling

What They're Looking For:

• 2+ years of production experience with Rust
• Strong knowledge of MEV concepts (arbitrage, sandwiching, backrunning, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Ethereum, EVM, and smart contract interactions
• Experience working with private relays, builders, or related infrastructure

Compensation & Setup:

• Base salary: $300,000 USD
• Equity/token component based on performance
• Remote-first team with flexible hours

If interested please apply with an up to date resume.