Backend Engineer at Layer N

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend systems using Rust, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability
• Design and implement core software components with a focus on maintainability and extensibility
• Write, test, and debug complex code to deliver production-ready solutions
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Optimize system performance through code profiling, benchmarking, and architectural improvements
• Ensure code quality by implementing automated testing frameworks and continuous integration practices
• Contribute to the documentation and maintenance of technical specifications for the open-source project
• Work with DevOps teams to streamline deployment processes and monitor system performance in production environments
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and best practices
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends in backend development and Rust ecosystem

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a minimum of 5 years in backend development
• Expert proficiency in Rust programming language, including ownership model, concurrency, and memory management
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance systems with strong architectural understanding
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, testing, debugging, and deployment
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering reliable, production-grade software solutions
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced development environments
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience contributing to open-source projects, with a focus on maintaining and improving code quality
• Knowledge of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems principles
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience in database optimization and query performance tuning
• Understanding of security best practices for backend systems, including authentication, authorization, and data protection
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the development team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebAssembly and its integration with backend systems
• Knowledge of functional programming concepts and their application in Rust
• Experience with distributed tracing and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger)
• Background in system-level programming and low-level optimization techniques
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and asynchronous programming patterns
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Rust's proptest, etc.)
• Experience with container orchestration and service mesh technologies
• Knowledge of modern software design patterns (MVC, CQRS, Event Sourcing)
• Ability to work with agile methodologies and participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups
• Experience with DevOps practices and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)