Rust/Go Software Engineer

Syndica

About you

You are a talented engineer who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Have 3+ years of related professional experience using Rust (focus) and Go (solid understanding).
Proven experience in learning new tools and applying that knowledge to maximize performance, safety, time to deliver, and overall quality of work.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience.

Standout Experience

Proficient in web and network protocols (HTTP, TLS, DNS) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
Strong understanding of database engines (PostgreSQL, Clickhouse) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experienced with Kubernetes, Docker, and creating/maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

About the role

You will be working with other engineers to design, implement, and maintain web services that process API requests at scale with a focus on reliability, performance, and metrics/observability.
The role s responsibilities require an ability to pursue solutions to problems independent of explicit guidance and adjust those solutions based on feedback or changing circumstances.

Key responsibilities

Code Contribution: write high-quality web services and components in Rust that emphasize performance, reliability, maintainability, and readability.
Code Ownership: design, implement, and maintain core web services and components with a drive to always improve and iterate towards the best practical solutions.
Core Reasoning: draw on past experience, existing knowledge, research, and collaboration to avoid pitfalls and balance tradeoffs between solutions to maximize results.
Collaboration: leverage strong communication skills to break down complex ideas into simple terms and demonstrate a knack for collaboration across a large group of engineers.