Backpack (backpack.exchange) Jobs

Systems Engineer (Rust)

Backpack (backpack.exchange)

Systems Engineer (Rust)

Reposted One Month Ago

Remote

Hiring Remotely in USA

Mid level

Remote

Hiring Remotely in USA

Mid level

The role involves owning critical backend components in Rust, designing systems for performance and security, and collaborating with teams.

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You will:

Own critical components of Backpack’s backend infrastructure written in Rust
Design and implement low-level systems with an emphasis on safety and performance
Collaborate closely with product, infra, and security teams to build robust and reliable systems
Proactively identify bottlenecks, security issues, and performance improvements

Requirements:

At least 3+ years of experience writing production-level Rust
Deep understanding of systems programming (memory management, concurrency, networking)
Experience building high-performance services and tooling from scratch
Obsessive about code quality, performance, and security
Very fluent in English

What you’ll get:

Generous ownership & stake in the company. We’re looking for owners.
A fast-paced environment.
Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule.

Location:

We have offices in Chicago, Dubai, and Tokyo. You’re welcome to join us there and we’ll handle your visa. Remote is also acceptable for the right candidate.

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