About Backpack
At Backpack, we ship relentlessly to bring you products that make using crypto easy, rewarding, and enjoyable. We offer a globally regulated exchange with a strong focus on compliance and a self-custodial wallet and browser extension. With over 1 million users, we’re just getting started.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
