Seeking an Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer to drive technical advancement. Must have extensive Java, Apache Flink, and Rust experience, strong background building scalable distributed systems, proven leadership, and a high-ownership, builder mindset in a security-focused company.
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: United States
JobType: full-time
We are seeking to hire an Engineering Manager or Principal Engineer to play a key role in driving the next stage of our technical advancement.
Requirements
We are looking for candidates with:
- Extensive experience in Java, Flink, and Rust
- A strong background in developing scalable distributed systems
- Proven leadership skills
- A builder’s mindset — someone who excels in high-ownership environments
If you are passionate about tackling complex technical challenges, committed to engineering excellence, and eager to join a security-focused company that is rapidly gaining industry recognition, this opportunity could be an excellent match for you.
Skills
Apache Flink
Java
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