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Director Rust Backend Developer Jobs in Chicago, IL

.NET Developer

Chicago, IL

$49.75 - $65.75/hr

Net back-end developer, with some front-end experience Needs WCF Able to confidently speak about ... GSA - Schedule 621I Direct# 732-429-1641 (BOARD) # 732-549-2030 - Ext - 305 Gold Seal JCAHO ...

The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust ... Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust

Sr Software Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineer with a strong background in creating robust ... Experience with Python and at least one compiled language, with a desire to learn and work in Rust

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Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$124.10K - $161.20K/yr

We are helping our Direct Client (Fortune 100 company) to look for Top Notch/Expert Sr. Backend Java Developer for 100% Onsite Multi-Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client ...

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Sr. Backend Java Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$124.10K - $161.20K/yr

We are helping our Direct Client (Fortune 100 company) to look for Top Notch/Expert Sr. Backend Java Developer for 100% Onsite Multi-Year Contract role in Chicago Downtown, Immediate Start! Client ...

Lead Engineer - Remote (U.S.)

Chicago, IL · Remote

$105.70K - $139.20K/yr

You will lead the design and implementation of backend systems, data pipelines, and AI/ML ... Python , Go , or Rust * Hands‑on experience building and maintaining data pipelines or ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for director rust backend developer in Chicago, IL is $59.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.80 and $70.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Infographic showing various Director Rust Backend Developer job openings in Chicago, IL as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,706 per year, or $59.5 per hour.

Senior Backend Engineer - Blockchain

Career Renew

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

$180K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Career Renew is recruiting for one of its clients a Senior Backend Engineer - Blockchain - this is a fully remote role for N America based candidates. Salary range: 180-220K USD base plus equity.

We are a stablecoin platform for builders. With us, developers can create their stablecoins in minutes by extending $M - M0’s superior digital-dollar building block, and customize attributes such as branding, compliance behaviors, and yield distribution mechanics. By extending $M into their own stablecoin, businesses can monetize their digital dollar use cases and maintain control over their money tech stack, while not being burdened by operational heavy-lifting.

We are seeking an experienced Protocol Backend Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will enhance the growing set of $M Extensions projects, support partners' technical teams, improve existing products, and create and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop automated onchain minting and cross-chain stablecoin liquidity management solutions.

  • Deploy modern web applications using best practices to ensure security, compliance, security, and high availability.

  • Implement monitoring and alerting systems to deliver high-uptime, low-latency user experiences.

  • Mentor mid-level engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices.

  • Promote engineering excellence and agile practices to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with strong proficiency in TypeScript and/or Rust.

  • Basic understanding of smart contract development for EVM-compatible chains, and optionally for non-EVM chains such as Solana, Sui, and others.

  • Advanced backend experience with proven history of building scalable RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

  • Prior experience with the Fireblocks API is a plus.

  • Direct experience with DeFi applications, including lending, derivatives, AMMs, and stablecoins, with the ability to design and implement complex on-chain financial logic.

  • Practical experience deploying and managing applications across multi-region cloud platforms.

  • Proficient with CI/CD processes and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Proactive problem solver: You have a forward-thinking mindset, actively identifies opportunities for improvement, and takes decisive action to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.

  • Collaborative communicator: You foster relationships with finance experts, blockchain specialists, back-end developers and designers.

  • Team-oriented mindset: You are always ready to help colleagues within and outside your team and seek assistance when needed

  • Delivery-focused: You have a clear understanding of the objectives and goals and direct your efforts towards achieving them.

  • High level of autonomy.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation (base salary with equity/ token grant) commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

  • Global team and flexibility: Join a truly global team with the flexibility to work remotely or from one of our hubs in NYC or Berlin.

  • Health and wellness: Enjoy comprehensive healthcare insurance coverage as well as a wellbeing allowance and gym membership to support your physical and mental health.

  • Customizable IT setup: Tailor your workspace with access to top-notch IT equipment.

  • Professional development: Benefit from an annual development budget to enhance your skills and grow professionally, including opportunities to participate in conferences and on-site company events worldwide.

Compensation & Package

Base Salary + Equity/Tokens