Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform (Rust) — United States

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Data Platform (Rust) to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will help shape the core data platform and backend infrastructure that powers scalable, multi-tenant software services. You will lead the design of high-performance systems, working closely with engineering partners to build reliable APIs, data services, and platform capabilities. The position also calls for strong systems thinking, with a focus on low-latency performance, observability, and resilience.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $100,000+ annually

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the company's platform-as-a-service

• Design and implement a database with flexible schemas

• Build scalable backend services integrated with the database

• Create APIs and SDKs for AI agents to use the platform

• Engineer infrastructure for reliable application hosting and tenant isolation

• Optimize performance for resource efficiency and throughput

• Ensure observability and resilience in system operations

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in software development and system architecture

• Proficiency in Rust for building production systems

• Strong understanding of data systems, including indexing and transactions

• Experience with infrastructure for large, multi-tenant services

• Ability to optimize performance for low latency and high throughput

• Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in coding

• Skilled in writing clean, maintainable code within monorepos

Benefits

• Unlimited AI token budget for personal projects

• Flexible vacation policy

• Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental coverage

• Commitment to helping you do your best work

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.