Software Engineer (Rust) 2

Matterhorn Early Access (PROD-FRAN); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matterhorn Early Access (PROD-FRAN) in Liverpool, UK seeks a detail-oriented Software Engineer (Rust) at mid-level to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Rust systems. You will own code quality, contribute to architecture, and mentor junior engineers.

You will design efficient Rust solutions, review code, write tests, and collaborate with product managers and architects to translate requirements into robust software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with Rust.
• Strong systems programming and low-level programming understanding.
• Solid knowledge of design patterns, architecture, and testing practices.
• Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient, maintainable software in Rust following best practices.
• Analyze complex problems and develop optimized solutions for performance and reliability.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and security.
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to translate requirements.
• Participate in system design discussions for scalable architectures.
• Debug and resolve production issues with timely fixes.
• Maintain documentation for code, systems, and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, including performance optimization and refactoring.
• Stay up-to-date with Rust ecosystem developments.

Skills

Rust

Systems programming

Low-level programming

Test-driven development

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Linux/Unix

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

We're looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Software Engineer (Rust) 2 to join our engineering team in Liverpool, United Kingdom. In this mid-level position, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance systems using Rust while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions. You will take ownership of code quality, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior team members as you grow within our organization.

• Design and implement efficient, maintainable software solutions in Rust, adhering to best practices and coding standards
• Analyze complex technical problems and develop optimized solutions that meet performance and reliability requirements
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to established guidelines
• Develop and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests to validate software functionality and identify potential issues
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for scalable and maintainable systems
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues, implementing timely and effective resolutions
• Maintain organized documentation of code, systems, and processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including performance optimization and refactoring efforts
• Stay current with Rust ecosystem developments and emerging technologies relevant to the role

Qualifications

**Required Skills & Experience:**

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in Rust
• Strong proficiency in systems programming concepts and low-level programming
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and best practices
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
• Proficiency in test-driven development and writing comprehensive test suites
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience working in organized, collaborative team environments
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems and command-line tools

**Preferred Skills & Experience:**

• Experience with concurrent and parallel programming in Rust
• Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization techniques
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
• Contributions to open-source projects, particularly Rust-based projects
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Understanding of networking protocols and distributed systems
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Knowledge of database systems and SQL