Rust R & D Engineer

Key Responsibilities: • Research and Prototyping: Lead research into new technologies and paradigms, and prototype novel solutions using the Rust programming language. • System Design: Design and develop scalable, high-performance software systems, particularly for [use cases relevant to the company, e.g., cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, cryptography, etc.]. • Optimization: Investigate and implement performance improvements for critical components of systems written in Rust. • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. • Experimentation: Participate in cutting-edge research efforts to experiment with Rust’s concurrency model, memory safety features, and performance improvements for large-scale systems. • Documentation: Create clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for research findings, architectural designs, and code. • Mentorship: Share knowledge and best practices with other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. Required Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Experience: o 3+ years of experience in software development with a focus on system-level programming or low-level performance optimizations. o Strong experience with the Rust programming language, including familiarity with Rust’s memory management, ownership model, and concurrency features. o Experience working on high-performance or low-latency applications. o Knowledge of building and maintaining large-scale, distributed systems is a plus. • Technical Skills: o Expertise in systems programming, multithreading, and concurrency concepts. o Experience with tools like Cargo (Rust’s package manager), Clippy, and Rust’s ecosystem. o Familiarity with performance profiling tools and techniques for Rust (e.g., perf, flamegraph, criterion). o Strong understanding of algorithms and data structures, particularly in relation to systems-level software. o Proficiency in using Git, code review practices, and CI/CD tools. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with embedded systems or low-level hardware interfacing. • Contribution to open-source Rust projects or active participation in the Rust community. • Familiarity with other programming languages, such as C++, Go, or Python. • Experience with modern cloud-native architectures and tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, etc.). • Familiarity with cryptography and security-related systems, particularly in the context of Rust. Skills and Attributes: • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to tackle complex technical challenges. • Innovative Mindset: Ability to explore new ideas and take calculated risks in experimenting with new technologies and approaches. • Collaboration: Excellent teamwork skills, capable of working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver results. • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.