Backend Engineer (Rust)

Remote IT World

β€’ $100K β€” $150K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-8 years experience in software development with a focus on systems programming (Rust, C++, Go)
  • Production experience using Rust or the ability to rapidly gain proficiency in it
  • Proven track record in building scalable, production-grade systems
  • Strong grasp of concurrency, multithreading, and real-time data processing
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice architectures
  • Interest or hands-on experience in trading, finance, or crypto
  • Self-motivated, with a commitment to engineering best practices and quality

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain core backend systems in Rust
  • Own critical components across their lifecycle from design to production
  • Contribute to architectural and technical design decisions
  • Write clean, testable, and reliable code
  • Collaborate on integrations with external exchanges
  • Tackle complex and ambiguous technical challenges

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Performance-based bonus
Full Job Description
Backend Engineer (Rust)

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to build high-performance systems in Rust for a next-generation trading platform. In this role, you'll own core components, contribute to system architecture, and work with real-time data streams. Ideal for engineers who thrive on solving complex problems in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Key Responsibilities
β€’ Design, build, and maintain core backend systems in Rust
β€’ Own critical components throughout their lifecycle, from design to production
β€’ Contribute to architectural and technical design decisions
β€’ Write clean, testable, and reliable code
β€’ Collaborate on integrations with external exchanges
β€’ Tackle complex and ambiguous technical challenges

Requirements
β€’ 4-8 years of experience in software development, preferably in systems programming (Rust, C++, Go)
β€’ Production experience with Rust, or strong interest and ability to ramp up quickly
β€’ Proven track record of building scalable, production-grade systems
β€’ Strong understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and real-time data processing
β€’ Familiarity with distributed systems and microservice architectures
β€’ Interest or experience in trading, finance, or crypto
β€’ Commitment to engineering best practices, quality, and validation

Soft Skills
β€’ Self-motivated with a high degree of autonomy
β€’ Able to balance speed and quality in execution
β€’ Enjoys building from concept to optimization
β€’ Creative and passionate about pushing technical boundaries
β€’ Adaptable and effective in dynamic, ambiguous settings
β€’ Takes full ownership and delivers results independently

Compensation & Benefits
β€’ Competitive compensation
β€’ Performance-based bonus

Interview Process
1. Prescreen assignment
2. Discovery call with HR
3. Take-home challenge
4. Technical deep dive
5. Final interview with hiring managers
6. Interview with the CEO

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