Senior Rust Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement core platform capabilities and product features using Rust.
• Translate product requirements into technical specifications, including API design and architecture plans.
• Develop maintainable domain architectures with strong test coverage and thoughtful abstractions.
• Manage the full feature lifecycle from initial design documentation to post-release iteration.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and product managers in an asynchronous, remote-first environment.
• Conduct code reviews and create technical documentation to uphold high engineering standards.
• Enhance team execution through technical mentorship, pairing, and pragmatic decision-making.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production experience with Rust.
• Significant background in backend engineering and API design.
• Deep understanding of systems engineering, including concurrency and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to design and evolve resilient, maintainable software architectures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for remote-first collaboration.
• UK/Europe timezone is preferred

Nice to Haves

• Experience with data-intensive systems, including databases, streaming, or storage engines.
• Background in building developer platforms or public-facing APIs.
• Proficiency in performance profiling and optimization within Rust.
• Experience turning ambiguous product needs into shippable platform features.