Tech Lead/ CTO (Perp DEX/Rust)

Hyphen Connect Limited

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China Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 13, 2026 Last posted March 13, 2026
Job description

We are representing a leading force in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space, specifically operating within the high-performance Solana ecosystem. 

Core Responsibilities

  • Direct the execution of protocol and backend engineering teams, setting the pace for delivery and the bar for technical excellence.
  • Architect and implement mission-critical trading infrastructure using Rust, focusing on extreme performance and reliability.
  • Lead the development of core exchange primitives, including margin systems, liquidation mechanisms, and advanced liquidity models.
  • Audit critical code paths to minimize latency, maximize execution quality, and improve the overall market maker experience.
  • Foster a culture of rigorous engineering through deep code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on mentorship.

Requirement:

  • Expert in Rust and have a proven track record of shipping high-performance, production-grade systems.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and performance tuning for high-throughput environments.
  • Strong familiarity with order book mechanics, perpetual futures, or derivatives market structure.
  • Experience building matching engines, risk management systems, or liquidation engines is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Solana (or similar high-performance chains) and a solid grasp of on-chain execution models and their inherent constraints.
About this role

Summary

Lead protocol and backend engineering for high-performance decentralized exchange using Rust and Solana.

Job title

Tech Lead/ CTO (Perp DEX/Rust)

Experience level

expert

Industry

software

Location requirements

based in China, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

rustdistributed systemsperformance tuningorder booksolana

Preferred skills

liquidation enginesmatching enginesrisk management systems

Specializations

rustdistributed systemshigh-performanceblockchainDeFi
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

China

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