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$192,000–$192,000/yr
US

  • Design and implement robust, high-performance systems and tools in Rust.
  • Optimize existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency.
  • Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization.

Rust PostgreSQL Elasticsearch Microservices Kubernetes

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$165,000–$165,000/yr
US

  • Design and implement robust, testable, high-performance systems and tools in Rust.
  • Optimize existing software architectures to enhance speed and efficiency.
  • Actively participate in all phases of the development lifecycle, including debugging and optimization.

Dragos defends industrial organizations that provide necessities like running water and electricity. As a remote-first market leader in ICS/OT Cybersecurity, the company has operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC, and values authenticity, transparency, and trust.

$225,000–$225,000/yr
United States

  • Design and implement robust, high-performance systems in Rust to secure OT environments.
  • Optimize existing software architectures and participate in all phases of the development lifecycle.
  • Mentor engineers and lead architectural decisions to foster continuous learning and improvement.

Dragos is a global leader in xOT cybersecurity, combining technology, threat intelligence, and expert services to protect critical infrastructure. The company is a remote-first, mission-driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC built on authenticity, transparency, and trust.

$64,800–$86,400/yr
EMEA

  • Develop and maintain high-performance backend services and platform components using Rust.
  • Design and implement scalable APIs and asynchronous microservices for distributed systems.
  • Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and Security teams to integrate cybersecurity features and ensure robust, secure solutions.

Exein builds the security layer for a world where physical and digital threats converge, from kernel-level runtime protection on embedded devices to cloud-native platforms. They are a growing company with a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and inclusive collaboration.

$150,000–$185,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Build a durable, multi-source ingestion pipeline that connects to external sources, transforms and deduplicates events, and routes them to specialized stores.
  • Develop a web application for visualizing and querying data, including interactive views.
  • Design a data access layer spanning relational, graph, and analytical stores, respecting each engine's strengths.

Founded in 2019, Reveal is a startup delivering software tools and intelligence for operators in remote, extreme environments. They provide a tactical intelligence platform for defense and security missions, and are scaling their team to meet the demands of modern warfare.

$114,300–$139,700/yr
UK

  • Design, develop, test, monitor and maintain backend services for our systems.
  • Build clean, efficient, and well-documented APIs for web and mobile applications.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.

Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players. With over 400,000 players and a high-performance team, we operate at pace with high ownership and constant iteration.

Ireland

  • Influence the technical direction for critical systems and see code live in production within minutes.
  • Write and review high-quality, well-tested code to create a stable product and stress-free codebase.
  • Own problems end-to-end, from development to production, and respond to customer feedback to improve solutions.

Tines provides an intelligent workflow platform that applies AI, automation, and integration to drive business results. The company serves a diverse range of customers from startups to public companies, fostering a culture of Simplicity, Speed, and Soundness.

$190,000–$205,000/yr
US Canada

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
  • Develop and optimize data storage solutions with PostgreSQL and Redis, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Implement Elasticsearch for search and analytics, and architect distributed systems for high-throughput workloads.

Avive Solutions, Inc. is a growth-stage Automated External Defibrillator (AED) company developing a connected response system to improve survival from sudden cardiac arrest. The mission-driven team is rapidly gaining market share and focused on innovative hardware and software solutions.

Global 4w PTO

  • Develop and maintain backend services and APIs in Go
  • Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries for high-volume data
  • Build reliable orchestration and integration layers across internal and third-party systems

Oneleet is a security and compliance platform that helps companies build, manage, and monitor cybersecurity programs and achieve compliance standards such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Having raised a $33 million Series A, we are rapidly growing with a team of experienced security professionals and a culture of autonomy and impact.

$120,000–$190,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs for identity verification and security workflows.
  • Own database architecture, schema design, and query optimization for reliable system performance.
  • Partner with product and design teams to deliver secure, customer-focused features.

Our partner builds identity verification and account protection solutions for a fast-growing platform. They operate as a remote-first engineering team with a collaborative culture.

Global

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend services and APIs.
  • Develop and optimize microservices for high-performance distributed systems.
  • Implement RESTful APIs and server-side logic using Python and FastAPI.

Nagarro helps to transform, adapt, and build new ways into the future through a forward-thinking, agile, and caring mindset. We are 18,000+ experts across 38 countries, forming a Nation of Nagarrians, ready to help our customers succeed.

North America Unlimited PTO

  • Build and scale our ML data live streaming analytics platform using Python.
  • Lead and contribute to greenfield internal projects to extend and optimize real-time processing needs in Python and/or Rust.
  • Design and implement reliable backend services in Python.

Safari AI uses computer vision AI to measure, alert, and generate recommendations for enterprises in physical economy sectors like entertainment, live venues, and retail. The company is a small early-stage startup with a team of about 10, co-founded by a proven founder with a meaningful exit, and fosters a culture of ownership and freedom.

Europe

  • Design and build mission-critical trading systems using Rust and AWS.
  • Take ownership of high-impact trading infrastructure and set technical direction.
  • Drive continuous improvement in system performance, reliability, and operability.

Keyrock is a highly-profitable firm specializing in capital markets and trading systems. They operate with a global, fully-remote team and emphasize a fast-paced, collaborative culture.

Global

  • Design and optimize scalable APIs and distributed services for mission-critical fraud detection technology.
  • Investigate complex technical issues through root cause analysis and performance testing.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver robust, production-ready solutions while mentoring junior engineers.

The hiring partner company builds high-performance backend systems for real-time fraud detection technology used by organizations worldwide. The engineering team is globally distributed and values technical excellence, autonomy, and knowledge sharing.

$101,144–$174,591/yr
US

  • Develop and maintain backend services for modeling, simulation, and analytical workflows.
  • Design and implement RESTful APIs and data pipelines for large-scale data handling.
  • Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to align backend capabilities with mission objectives.

LMI is a digital solutions provider for federal agencies, accelerating government impact with innovation and speed across defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, the company emphasizes collaboration and agility in its culture.

US

  • Lead design and implementation of backend services for large-scale, data-rich healthcare applications.
  • Drive architecture decisions for integrations with third-party data sources and APIs.
  • Mentor engineers and elevate engineering standards through design reviews and operational excellence.

Omada Health is reverse engineering healthcare delivery in America, focusing on chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. They are a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: OMDA) that has served over two million members and employ a virtual-first model with human-led care teams.

$170,000–$240,000/yr
US

  • Build and scale mission-critical order and execution management infrastructure in Rust.
  • Design systems balancing low-latency execution, fault tolerance, and correctness across distributed trading workflows.
  • Translate evolving regulatory and market structure requirements into reliable, testable platform capabilities.

Clear Street is a diversified financial services firm modernizing the brokerage ecosystem with a cloud-native clearing and custody system. Founded in 2018, the company is a small, growing team with a meritocratic culture that champions collaboration.