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SvixSvixSan Francisco, CA

Rust Backend Engineer

Build performant backend services in Rust for scalable message delivery at high availability. Focus on rapid deployment of production code and exceptional developer experience in a fast-paced startup environment.

130k – 180k/yr
On-siteBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Deploy high quality production code in a fast-paced environment.
  • Help the team scale the product while ensuring stability and high availability.
  • Build new features while providing a great developer experience for our customers.

Requirements

  • Experience building production services with Rust.
  • Be a top performing and passionate engineer looking to do great work.
  • Be a clear communicator that is great to work with.
  • Be obsessed with providing a great developer experience.

Nice to Have

  • Working at high scale and high availability environments.

Skills

RustHigh AvailabilityScalabilityProduction ServicesMessage Delivery
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