Systems Engineer (Rust)

Backpack

Remote permanent

Posted: July 18, 2025

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Quick Summary

Design and implement low-level systems with an emphasis on safety and performance, collaborating with product, infra, and security teams to build robust and reliable systems.

Required Skills

Systems Programming Rust Systems Engineering Performance Optimization Code Quality Security Concurrency Low-level Systems Problem Solving Collaboration

Job Description

You will:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

What you’ll get:

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

• A fast-paced environment.

• Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule.

Location:

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.

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