Backend Engineer – Hyperliquid Protocol

About the role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to design, implement, and optimise the core layers of the Hyperliquid protocol stack. The role involves building consensus, execution engines (HyperCore and HyperEVM), and the API/RPC services that power our L1 trading platform. You will work on‑site in Singapore as part of a fast‑moving, performance‑focused team.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement all layers of the Hyperliquid protocol stack, including consensus, execution (HyperCore, HyperEVM), and API/RPC servers.
• Develop financial and trading primitives on the Hyperliquid L1.
• Optimise code for correctness and high performance in a complex, modular codebase.

Required profile

• Strong systems‑engineering ability with a focus on modular, maintainable code.
• Interest in performance optimisation and first‑principles problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Competitive programming experience (e.g., IOI, ICPC) or equivalent programming ability.
• Professional experience with Rust.
• Willingness to work on‑site in Singapore.

Required skills

• Rust programming language
• Competitive programming