Rust Developer

NPAworldwide; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Software Engineer to join their R&D team. This role focuses on developing delay-tolerant networking products and requires expertise in Rust, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance communication networks for aerospace applications. The company offers a competitive salary, equity options, and a flexible hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity options

Pension

Private health insurance

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience building distributed systems with cloud technologies.
• Enjoys working with customers for practical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain delay-tolerant networking products.
• Work on scalable and distributed systems using Kubernetes.
• Debug, optimize, and improve systems for production environments.
• Collaborate with front-end developers for user-facing features.
• Create technical guides and documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Distributed systems

Cloud technologies

Curiosity

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Rust

gRPC

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

AWS

Job description

Overview

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, including new features that will transform how communication networks operate worldwide.

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 Kubernetes
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.