Autowhale is hiring a

Web3 Core Backend Engineer (Python | 100% remote)

About Us

Autowhale is building the next generation of institutional crypto trading infrastructure. Our platform powers fund management, algorithmic execution, and DeFi integrations for hedge funds, asset managers, exchanges, and OTC desks. We enable modern trading teams to move fast without rebuilding infrastructure from scratch.

If you're passionate about digital assets, performance-oriented systems, and the evolution of institutional web3 adoption, you’ll thrive here. We're looking for someone who wants to shape the core backend of a live product and take ownership of meaningful systems.

Your Role

Your mission is to implement our upcoming roadmap features in the area of Institutional Cryptocurrency Trading, DeFI, Portfolio Management and Metrics Collection as part of our backend development team.

What You'll Do

• Extend and maintain our Python-based microservices architecture
• Build clean, scalable, and maintainable code
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure reliability
• Create SDKs and integration packages for client use
• Help set up bespoke hosting setups and deployment environments
• Collaborate with clients to tailor infrastructure solutions to their needs
• Review code and contribute to internal best practices
• Write automation scripts to improve ops and deployments

Our Tech Stack

• Languages: Python (core), C++ bonus for Rust, Go
• Frameworks/Tools: Flask, Web3.py
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
• Infra: Docker, AWS
• Other: Git, CI/CD, Linux-based development

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of professional Python development experience
• Solid understanding of building and shipping production-grade systems
• Familiarity with writing tests and working in CI environments
• Fluent in English and able to communicate proactively
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative

Bonus:

• Experience in blockchain development or on-chain trading (e.g. arbitrage, liquidity provision)
• Familiarity with Stellar or EVM transaction building and optimization (e.g. gas, nonce management)
• Familiarity with Soroban Smart Contracts
• Client-facing experience

What We Offer

• 100% remote work – we’re async-first with only two fixed meetings per week
• Flexible work schedule – get your best work done on your own terms
• Clear goals and direct communication – no corporate nonsense
• A startup environment with room to shape products and grow with the company
• Opportunity to gain experience in AWS, Web3, automation, and trading infrastructure

Want to build with us at the intersection of fintech and crypto? Apply now and help build the backend that powers modern digital asset trading.