Rust Developer

NPAworldwide; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Software Engineer (Delay-Tolerant Networking) in London, England. You will work on building innovative solutions for delay-tolerant networking products using Rust and collaborate with a diverse team. The role offers the chance to engage in high-impact projects in space technology and comes with competitive salary options. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with distributed systems and cloud technologies. The position also supports a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Pension

Private health insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is essential.
• Experience with cloud technologies and distributed systems is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain delay-tolerant networking products and APIs.
• Debug, optimize and improve systems for production environments.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing features.
• Create technical guides and documentation for teams and customers.

Skills

Building distributed systems with cloud technologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Working with customers

Curiosity about emerging technologies

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Rust

gRPC

Protocol Buffers

Job description

Rust Developer NPA worldwide • London, England, United Kingdom

Our client is leading the way in next-generation communications, building laser communication systems and software-defined networking platforms for aerospace and deep-space applications. With technology acquired from Google, they’re creating solutions that let satellites, aircraft, and even cislunar networks communicate seamlessly essentially bringing space and Earth a lot closer together.

The Role

They’re looking for a Software Engineer (Delay-Tolerant Networking) to join their UK R&D team. You’ll help evolve their delay-tolerant networking products and develop new features that will transform how communication networks operate worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex challenges, and make a genuine impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining delay-tolerant networking products, platforms, and APIs using Rust, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers
• Working on scalable and distributed systems using
• Debugging, optimising, and improving systems for full-scale production environments
• Collaborating with front-end developers to integrate user-facing features
• Creating technical guides, tutorials, and documentation for teams and customers
• Supporting new customer onboarding and ensuring smooth system integration
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in networking and cloud technologies

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience building distributed systems with cloud technologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Enjoys working with customers to find creative, practical solutions
• Curious, innovative, and genuinely excited about emerging technologies

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with delay-tolerant networking standards (e.g. CCSDS/IETF BPv7, BPSec)
• Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and CNCF technologies
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS
• Experience writing tutorials, documentation, or technical blog posts

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on high-impact, innovative projects in space technology and digital infrastructure
• Competitive salary, equity options, pension, and private health insurance
• Flexible hybrid working (UK-based remote)
• Collaborate with a diverse, international, and forward-thinking team
• Get hands-on experience with AI-driven networks, space-ground integration, and cloud mission control systems

Who Can Apply

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Our Client Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are warmly encouraged.