LI.FI
Lead Security Architect
Remote2 days ago
Software Engineering Remote Posted on Mar 20, 2026 Apply now Location
Full time
Compensation €80K – €120K • Offers Equity
The posted range represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation we review the market rate of each candidate which can include a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and location. Additional benefits are shared as part of the job posting.
A quick run-down of the job
We’re looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our Perps / Orderbook squad.
At LI.FI, we build infrastructure that connects users to liquidity across chains. Our Hyperliquid integration powers seamless onboarding into perpetual trading, allowing users to bridge assets, swap tokens, and deposit collateral directly into Hyperliquid markets.
In this role, you’ll build high-performance DeFi interfaces and liquidity onboarding flows that connect users to decentralized perpetual futures exchanges (like Hyperliquid, Lighter, etc). This includes cross-chain bridging, swaps, and deposit flows powered by LI.FI infrastructure, enabling seamless access to decentralized perpetual trading.
Please note: you must be located in EMEA or LATAM.
Our stack
viem/wagmi
What you’ll do
Build and maintain DeFi interfaces and integrations powered by LI.FI infrastructure.
Develop cross-chain user flows including bridging, swapping, and routing assets across multiple chains.
Implement onboarding experiences that connect users to decentralized perpetual future exchanges, such as Hyperliquid, enabling seamless asset movement and liquidity access.
Integrate frontend applications with LI.FI APIs, SDK, and widget.
Build data-rich interfaces that surface routing options, transaction status, and cross-chain execution details.
Collaborate closely with backend, product, and design teams to design robust cross-chain user experiences.
Ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability through testing, debugging, and optimization.
Contribute to frontend architecture and reusable UI components used across LI.FI products and integrations.
What makes a good candidate
We’re looking for engineers who are comfortable building complex frontend systems in fast-moving environments.The current UX is mobile-focused, but the product is expanding to a multi-device experience with a rich full desktop design.
6+ years of frontend engineering experience
Strong experience with React and TypeScript
Experience building complex, data-heavy user interfaces
Previous experience working with DeFi applications, crypto infrastructure, or Web3 products
Understanding of perpetual futures trading infrastructure, with exposure to venues such as Hyperliquid, Lighter, Extended, or similar DeFi/CEX derivatives platforms.
Experience working with real-time data (WebSockets or streaming systems)
Strong understanding of API integrations and frontend architecture
Ability to translate designs from Figma into polished interfaces
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
Experience building cross-chain or multi-chain DeFi applications
Experience with bridging, swaps, or liquidity routing systems
Open-source contributions or maintained public repositories
If your experience doesn’t perfectly match the description but you’re excited about building high-performance crypto trading interfaces, we’d still love to hear from you
Company culture
Embracing the differences
Embrace your own differences
Respect and welcome the unique qualities of others
See others’ differences as an opportunity to grow
Own it, do it
Own tasks end-to-end
Hold yourself to a high bar for execution
Make bold decisions, and be accountable
Understand your limitations and seek for help
Fail forward
Try - don’t be afraid to fail
Learn - don’t make the same mistake twice
Adapt - grow with the experience
Have fun together
Take the time to get to know and understand each other better
Don’t take yourself too seriously and keep it light-hearted
Fun should be coming from a place of love and respect
What you’ll get
Annual team offsites (Thailand in 2023 and Vietnam in 2024 were a blast, Marrakech in March 2025 was blast-ier; let’s see what happens in 2026!)
30 days of PTO
Flexible remote days
Flexible working hours
Equity participation from day 1
Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)
An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)
A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc.
If you join us as an independent contractor, you’re only entitled to the first five benefits of this list.
Application process
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LI.FI is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Join us in our dedication to fostering a workplace that values and respects each team member's unique contributions.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a comprehensive interview process, including a people operations interview, a take-home assignment, a meet-the-team & founder interview, and a reference check.
For more information, visit our page detailing our hiring process!
Compensation Range: €80K - €120K
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