Rust / Go Software Engineer

Syndica; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 257,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A Web3 technology company in Dubai is seeking an experienced backend developer to design and maintain high-quality web services. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in Rust and a solid understanding of Go. This role emphasizes collaboration, with opportunities for remote work and in-person meetings. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related professional experience using Rust and understanding of Go.
• Proficient in web and network protocols and monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of database engines and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain web services that process API requests.
• Write high-quality web services and components in Rust.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve solutions.

Skills

Rust

Go

Web protocols (HTTP, TLS, DNS)

Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Database engines (PostgreSQL, Clickhouse)

Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience

Job description

About us

Syndica supplies the most critical applications in Web3 with enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure and developer tools tailored for the Solana ecosystem.

Joining our team means you'll be held to a high standard, technically challenged, and grow close to a group of individuals passionate about building new infrastructure technologies.

We are backed by strategic partners, investors, and advisors who are all-in on our mission: Chamath Palihapitiya of Social Capital, Steve Jang of Kindred Ventures, Joe McCann of Asymmetric, Jump Crypto, Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, Circle Ventures, and many more.

About you

You are a talented engineer who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Have 3+ years of related professional experience using Rust (focus) and Go (solid understanding).

Proven experience in learning new tools and applying that knowledge to maximize performance, safety, time to deliver, and overall quality of work.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience.

Standout Experience

Proficient in web and network protocols (HTTP, TLS, DNS) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).

Strong understanding of database engines (PostgreSQL, Clickhouse) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Experienced with Kubernetes, Docker, and creating / maintaining CI / CD pipelines.

About the role

You will be working with other engineers to design, implement, and maintain web services that process API requests at scale with a focus on reliability, performance, and metrics / observability.

The role’s responsibilities require an ability to pursue solutions to problems independent of explicit guidance and adjust those solutions based on feedback or changing circumstances.

Key responsibilities

• Code Contribution: write high-quality web services and components in Rust that emphasize performance, reliability, maintainability, and readability.
• Code Ownership: design, implement, and maintain core web services and components with a drive to always improve and iterate towards the best practical solutions.
• Core Reasoning: draw on past experience, existing knowledge, research, and collaboration to avoid pitfalls and balance tradeoffs between solutions to maximize results.
• Collaboration: leverage strong communication skills to break down complex ideas into simple terms and demonstrate a knack for collaboration across a large group of engineers.

What does success in this role look like?

In three months, you have become one of our core backend developers. You’ll have taken on independent code review responsibilities and are collaborating on the design of new features.

In six months, you have earned the trust of the team and are delivering tasks through the entire SDLC, from design through development with minimal guidance, and are helping to effectively mentor new engineers joining the team.

In twelve months, you have established a cadence of predictable, on-time delivery without cutting corners.

Role location

Dubai, U.A.E.

Type : Remote with occasional in-person co-working sessions.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience with Rust and a solid understanding of Go.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant experience is required, along with proficiency in web / network protocols and cloud infrastructure.