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Senior Software Engineer

Designs and builds high-performance backend systems in Rust for autonomous rail vehicles, focusing on train control, safety, and integration with customer systems. Requires 5+ years in systems programming, OS/networking expertise, and performance optimization.

150k – 212kLos Angeles, CABackend EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement high-performance, low-latency backend systems for critical train control applications.
  • Develop and maintain system-level software written primarily in Rust.
  • Optimize existing codebases for scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect fault-tolerant and distributed systems.
  • Ensure software meets security, compliance, and performance standards.
  • Conduct performance profiling, debugging, and system diagnostics for complex issues.
  • Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices within the team.

Basic Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in backend or systems-level software development.
  • Professional experience in C, C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages.
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and concurrency models.
  • Experience building highly available, high-performance systems.
  • Proficiency with Linux environments, low-level system interactions, and memory management.
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for complex distributed systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Rust in production or a strong desire to work with Rust.
  • Experience in safety critical application spaces such as autonomous vehicles, industrial control equipment, or aerospace.
  • Experience in or knowledge of rail control systems is greatly preferred.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

Compensation

Target Salary Range: $150,000—$212,000 USD

Skills

RustC++CLinuxDockerKubernetes

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