Senior Rust Backend Engineer

Who we’re looking for

• 3+ years of professional Rust development - you think in Rust, this isn't a "learning on the job" position.
• Strong backend systems background - building APIs, WebSocket services, real-time data pipelines, and event-driven architectures.
• Experience designing systems for high concurrency and low latency.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ownership - you'll often be the only person who knows how a subsystem works, and that's fine with you.
• You ship first, polish second - we have 4 months to a private demo. You need to be comfortable with speed over perfection, then iterating.
• CS degree or equivalent - we care about what you've built, not where you studied.

What you’ll do

• Design and build the core backend services in Rust, real-time data processing, WebSocket infrastructure, and high-throughput event pipelines.
• Architect and implement a simulation engine that operates against live market data with sub-second latency requirements.
• Build risk and evaluation logic - real-time monitoring, rule-based assessment, automated decision pipelines.
• Develop and deploy on-chain programs that record and verify platform activity on blockchains.
• Integrate external price feeds - WebSocket order book data, oracle networks, and other liquidity sources.
• Own the infrastructure - RPC nodes, CI/CD, monitoring, deployment workflows.
• Design for scale from day one - the system must handle thousands of concurrent sessions with real-time data streaming.
• Work directly with the Head of Crypto on architecture decisions, feature prioritization, and product direction. You'll have a seat at the table, not just a ticket queue.

About the position

At FTMO, we believe that company growth starts with people. We are a team that pushes forward together, supports one another, and celebrates shared achievements. Our environment creates space for talents to grow – individually, as a team, and across the whole company. We are currently launching a new crypto-native product, a greenfield initiative that brings the principles we've built our reputation on (transparency, fairness, verifiable track records) into the on-chain world.

Benefits

• We are a Czech fintech that, since 2015, has grown from an idea into a global project . 🚀
• 300+ amazing teammates . We’re a great team who learn from each other every day.🤜 🤛
• How do we work ? We focus on meaningful work and open communication, while only adopting processes that make our lives easier.
• Prague, Národní třída. Enjoy our modern offices at the Quadrio shopping center, offering beautiful views and excellent accessibility.
• What if I don’t trade? No worries. We’ll show you what our product is all about and introduce you to the basics of trading.
• Free fruit, snacks, and coffee are always within reach in the office.
• How do we promote strong relationships and well-being? Company cottage, team building events, and running club.
• Flexible hybrid model. We prefer collaborating in person to keep the team spirit high, but we offer the flexibility you need to stay balanced.