Rust Backend Engineer at Svix

At Svix, we are building the future of server to server communications. Our platform is trusted by industry leaders like Brex, Lob, Benchling, and Drata, as well as several Fortune 500 companies. We have successfully raised 11 million dollars from prestigious investors, including Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator, along with support from the founders and CTOs of companies like GitHub, Segment, and Fly.io. Our team is fully remote, with members spread across the United States and hubs in New York City and San Francisco.

The opportunity

We are searching for a Senior Rust Backend Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will focus on building performant, large-scale message delivery systems. We value speed of execution and are deeply committed to providing an exceptional developer experience for our customers. If you are a top performer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to work alongside others who are equally driven, you will find a home here.

A day in the life

• You will write and deploy high-quality production code within a fast-moving development cycle.
• You will contribute to scaling our product while maintaining the stability and high availability our customers rely on.
• You will develop new features while keeping a constant focus on improving the developer experience.

Who you are

You are a passionate engineer who takes pride in your craft. You have professional experience building production services using Rust. We value clear communication and the ability to work well with others. If you have experience working in high-scale or high-availability environments, that is a significant plus. We welcome candidates from varied backgrounds, including those with a history of contributing to open-source projects. You must be fluent in English to collaborate effectively with our team.

Why you'll love it here

We believe in giving our team the flexibility to do their best work, which is why this position is fully remote. We are a team of builders who value hackers and open-source enthusiasts. When you apply, please include a few words about why you are interested in joining our mission at Svix.