Job Title: Principal Backend Engineer - Rust
Location: San Francisco (Onsite Monday-Thursday)
We're a fast-growing startup transforming how gamers track and analyze their performance, and we're looking for a skilled Principal Backend Engineer. If you're passionate about backend architecture, high-performance systems, and want to make a major impact, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do:
- Lead design and architecture of scalable, high-performance backend systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align backend solutions with business goals
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers
- Optimize cloud infrastructure and drive best practices for system design and operations
What We're Looking For:
- 8 years in backend engineering with deep expertise in Rust
- Strong experience with Postgres, Redis, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
- Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance systems
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Elixir, Phoenix, Tokyo/Axum, or RocksDB
- Familiarity with gaming backend systems
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in shaping a high-impact product
- Work with a passionate, collaborative team
- Enjoy flexibility with work-from-home Fridays
Ready to make a difference? Apply now!