Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend
Kraken135,000 - 203,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Data & AnalyticsIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have 5+ years of professional experience using lower-level languages such as C, C++, Rust, or Zig. A solid understanding of WebAssembly runtimes is required, along with experience in building interpreters, virtual machines, and open-source libraries or SDKs. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is necessary, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include experience at a developer infrastructure company and proficiency in web and network protocols, database engines, and cloud infrastructure.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain web services that process API requests at scale, focusing on reliability, performance, and observability. You will write high-quality web services and components in Rust, ensuring they are performant, reliable, maintainable, and readable. The role involves taking ownership of core web services and components and continuously improving them. Collaboration with other engineers to simplify complex ideas and contribute to a large team is essential.
Skills
Rust
C/C++
Zig
WebAssembly
HTTP
TLS
DNS
Prometheus
Grafana
PostgreSQL
Clickhouse
Kubernetes
AWS
GCP
Azure
Syndica
Platform for Solana DApp development tools
About Syndica
Syndica offers a platform for blockchain development focused on the Solana ecosystem, providing tools and services for creating, monitoring, and optimizing decentralized applications (DApps). Its high-performance RPC infrastructure allows developers to interact with the blockchain efficiently, while detailed logging and analytics provide insights into user activity and application performance. Unlike competitors, Syndica bridges traditional web development with blockchain needs through a subscription-based model that includes dedicated RPC nodes and a DApp monitoring dashboard. The company's goal is to empower developers and businesses by enhancing the efficiency and performance of DApp development.
Key Metrics
Houston, TexasHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$7.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees