Systems Engineer (Rust)
Description For Systems Engineer (Rust)
Backpack is seeking a Systems Engineer with expertise in Rust to join their engineering team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining critical backend infrastructure components with an emphasis on performance and safety. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while building robust and reliable systems. The ideal candidate will have strong systems programming knowledge and a track record of delivering high-performance solutions. The role offers flexibility in work location with offices in Chicago, Dubai, and Tokyo, and remote work options are available. The company provides competitive benefits including equity ownership, flexible working arrangements, and visa sponsorship for international candidates. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while working with modern technology stacks.
Responsibilities For Systems Engineer (Rust)
- 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 For Systems Engineer (Rust)
- 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
Benefits For Systems Engineer (Rust)
- Generous ownership & stake in the company
- A fast-paced environment
- Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule
- Visa sponsorship available
