Software Engineer - Rust - Consumer

Requirements

• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Proficient in writing network services or asynchronous code in Rust
• Have a security-first mindset during system design to ensure robustness
• Demonstrate the ability to autonomously debug issues across the stack (OS, network, application)
• Apply a solid understanding of distributed systems and technologies, including RPC protocols, Kafka, and Event-Driven Systems, to design scalable solutions
• Collaborate effectively with product teams to gather requirements and constraints for designing appropriate systems
• Take complete end-to-end ownership of systems and libraries
• Provide mentorship to other engineers while contributing to defining the technical culture

What you'll be doing

• Design and implement robust Rust services and libraries that power trading, payments, and crypto experiences with a focus on reliability, performance, and user impact.
• Write reusable, testable, and highly efficient code that scales across teams and supports revenue-critical systems without compromising safety or security.
• Collaborate on large-scale distributed systems architecture, translating evolving product requirements into resilient, low-latency solutions.
• Work alongside hundreds of experienced Rust engineers, contributing to a high-performance, product-driven engineering culture.

Perks and Benefits

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