Posted at: 15 January

Systems Engineer (Rust)

Company

Backpack

Backpack Exchange is a web3 and crypto platform headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Dubai and Tokyo, targeting a global market.

Remote Hiring Policy:

The company supports remote work and has offices in Chicago, Dubai, and Tokyo, welcoming candidates from various regions for remote roles.

Job Type

Full-time

Allowed Applicant Locations

United States, United Arab Emirates, Japan

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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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