aPriori is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join their team in shaping the MEV landscape on Monad. This role focuses on developing high-performance solutions and will be crucial in the journey from testnet to mainnet. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in systems programming, particularly with C++ and Rust, and expertise in designing low-latency, high-performance networking architectures. The position offers significant ownership across all development stages and the opportunity to work with a globally distributed team. The role requires strong technical leadership abilities and hands-on experience with production systems. Knowledge of MEV, blockchain infrastructure, and HFT would be advantageous. This is a remote-first position, allowing you to work from anywhere while collaborating with team members worldwide.