Staff Rust Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; British Columbia; Remote; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative SaaS company is on the lookout for a Principal Rust Engineer to lead the architecture of a new enterprise platform. This is a unique opportunity to join an elite team of engineers, where you'll leverage your deep expertise in Rust and Async programming to build a robust technology stack. Your influence will be pivotal in shaping the platform's direction, making strategic architectural decisions, and mentoring fellow engineers. Enjoy the agility of a startup environment backed by the stability of a well-funded enterprise, offering you the chance to make a significant impact from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

Company-paid holidays

Bonus and/or equity potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
• Deep expertise in Rust and Async programming.

Responsibilities

• Shape the core architecture of a groundbreaking enterprise platform.
• Mentor team members and influence critical architectural decisions.

Skills

Rust

Async programming

C

C++

Java

Job description

Principal Rust Engineer

Up to $300K Base Salary + Benefits

(Remote in the U.S. – Pacific or Mountain Time Zones Required)

A leading SaaS company is seeking a Principal Rust Engineer to shape the core architecture of a groundbreaking enterprise platform from its inception.

This greenfield opportunity lies within a high-growth organization with over 6,500 employees and billions in annual revenue. The platform is in its early stages, and the company is assembling a small, elite team of Rust engineers to define its future. Starting with a core group of 8 engineers, the team is set to scale to 100, with the Principal Rust Engineer playing a central role in this expansion.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• The engineer will be a foundational contributor, shaping the platform’s direction from the outset.
• You will leverage Rust, with a focus on Async Tokio, to build a robust, scalable technology stack.
• You will influence critical decisions on architecture, observability, testing, and reliability.
• The role offers the agility of a startup-like environment within the stability of a well-funded enterprise.
• The engineer will mentor team members, conduct technical reviews, and drive the platform’s long-term vision.

Qualifications Sought:

• Proven experience in building and scaling multi-tenant SaaS enterprise platforms.
• Deep expertise in Rust, particularly Async programming, combined with a strong systems background (experience in C, C++, or low-level Java is advantageous).
• A demonstrated history of guiding systems from initial design through production and ongoing maintenance.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-paced settings with evolving priorities.
• Ability to balance technical execution with strategic, product-focused thinking.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary: $150,000 – $300,000 (based on experience and location).
• Bonus and/or equity potential.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous PTO and company-paid holidays.