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

• 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

• Generous ownership & stake in the company. We’re looking for owners.

• A fast-paced environment.

• Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule.

We have offices in Chicago, Dubai, and Tokyo. You’re welcome to join us there and we’ll handle your visa. Remote is also acceptable for the right candidate.