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Ikuto · 4 weeks ago

Senior/Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack, Rust, DeFi)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

2+ years exp

Ikuto is a high-growth start-up in the DeFi trading space, building a next-generation on-chain perpetuals trading platform. The role involves architecting and implementing performant on-chain systems, including smart contracts for trading and liquidity, while leading technical decisions and establishing best practices for the team.

Information Technology & Services

Hiring Manager

Joshua Hill

Responsibilities

Architect and implement performant on-chain systems, including smart contracts for trading, liquidity, and settlement

Design secure, gas-efficient, and upgradeable contract systems

Build backend services for critical functions like order flow, pricing, position data, and funding

Integrate index price feeds, oracles, and risk-management logic

Lead technical decisions, code reviews, and help establish best practices for the team

Qualification

RustFull-stack developmentAI tool masterySolidityCrypto knowledge

Required

Ideally six years of experience for senior roles, but we are open to exceptional candidates with less experience (down to two or three years) who demonstrate a strong growth potential and track record

Proficiency in Rust is important

Experience working full-stack with a strong focus on the backend is required

Familiarity with Solidity is also required

Professional use of modern AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, Anti-Gravity) is critical

Candidates must be familiar with foundational crypto concepts and, ideally, with perpetuals, AMMs, derivatives, or on-chain trading mechanics