Rust Software Engineer – High-Performance Systems

Company: Matterhorn Early Access (PROD-FRAN)
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Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Engineer (Rust) to join our team in Liverpool, United Kingdom. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems using Rust, contributing to mission-critical applications that demand efficiency, reliability, and exceptional code quality. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions while adhering to best practices in software engineering.

  • Design and develop efficient, scalable software solutions using Rust, with a focus on performance and memory safety
  • Write clean, well-documented code that adheres to established coding standards and design patterns
  • Analyze system requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs
  • Optimize code for performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks through profiling and benchmarking
  • Conduct thorough code reviews and testing to ensure reliability, security, and maintainability
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement effective solutions
  • Maintain version control using Git and participate in continuous integration and deployment processes
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of software development practices and methodologies
  • Stay current with Rust language updates, ecosystem developments, and industry best practices
  • Document technical decisions, system architecture, and implementation details for team reference

Qualifications

Required:

  • Expert-level proficiency in Rust programming language with demonstrated production experience
  • Strong understanding of systems programming concepts and low-level memory management
  • Solid grasp of software design principles, architectural patterns, and best practices
  • Experience with API development and integration
  • Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Experience writing and executing comprehensive unit and integration tests
  • Ability to organize work efficiently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Preferred:

  • Experience with concurrent and parallel programming paradigms
  • Knowledge of embedded systems or performance-critical application development
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
  • Contributions to open-source projects, particularly Rust-based initiatives
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools
  • Understanding of security best practices in systems programming
  • Experience working in Agile development environments

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Posted: May 27th, 2026