MEV Developer
@ Hyphen Connect

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 14 hours ago

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Overview

The MEV Developer role at Hyphen Connect involves designing, developing and optimizing backend systems for MEV infrastructure and trading solutions on a MEV Powered Staking platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable backend systems for MEV-related infrastructure such as transaction ordering, bundle processing and block-building pipelines.
  • Develop and optimize MEV searchers, trading strategies and block-building algorithms to maximize on-chain value extraction.
  • Collaborate with blockchain engineers to integrate MEV solutions with existing protocols and layer-1/layer-2 networks.
  • Monitor and analyze on-chain data to identify new MEV opportunities and improve system performance.
  • Ensure high reliability, low latency, and security of MEV infrastructure components.

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of backend programming experience in Rust and/or C++ for low-latency, high-performance systems.
  • Experience with MEV infrastructure companies or MEV trading/searching/block-building firms.
  • Deep understanding of blockchain protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Solana) and MEV mechanisms.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and mempool management.
  • Strong grasp of MEV strategies including front-running, back-running and sandwich attacks.
  • Ability to optimize systems for performance and cost-efficiency in dynamic blockchain environments.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Key skills/competency

  • Rust
  • C++
  • MEV
  • Blockchain
  • Backend
  • Distributed Systems
  • Latency
  • Optimization
  • Trading Strategies
  • Security
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How to Get Hired at Hyphen Connect

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Hyphen Connect's culture: Learn about their projects and values.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight Rust, C++ and blockchain experience.
  • Showcase MEV expertise: Include past MEV projects and roles.
  • Prepare technical insights: Be ready for in-depth system design discussions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Rust and C++ coding challenges.
Study MEV architecture and transaction ordering.
Practice system design for low-latency systems.
Analyze blockchain protocols like Ethereum and Solana.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a team conflict resolution experience.
How do you prioritize project tasks under pressure?
Explain collaboration in cross-functional teams.
Discuss a time you optimized system performance.

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