Backend Engineer ( Rust / Go )

Dodo Payments, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Dodo Payments, Inc. is seeking a Backend Engineer with deep Rust expertise to design and implement scalable backend systems for our payments platform. You will contribute to high-performance services, ensure security and reliability, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to ship robust features.

Join a fast‑growing fintech startup where you can influence architecture, adopt best practices, and grow with the company as we expand globally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• At least 1 year using Rust or Go.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable services with Rust.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of cryptographic techniques and security protocols is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in startups or high-growth environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Design and develop robust services for our payment processing platform using Rust.
• Code Excellence: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code; conduct code reviews to ensure coding best practices.
• Scalability and Reliability: Build systems that maintain high performance and availability as we scale.
• Security Focus: Implement security best practices and defenses in a fintech context.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work with frontend engineers and product managers to define feature specifications and deliver quality products.
• Innovation and Research: Stay updated on fintech trends; evaluate and propose new tools to improve systems.

Skills

Rust

Backend development

System design

Problem solving

Cryptography knowledge

Communication

Team spirit

Job description

About Company

Dodo Payments is the Monetisation Engine for AI-native products. We're a Merchant of Record + Billing & Monetization platform that helps SaaS, AI, and digital businesses accept payments globally, automate billing (subscriptions, usage-based, one-time), and stay fully compliant with taxes and regulations in 220+ countries.

We collect payments on behalf of thousands of businesses, then remit to their accounts. This creates unique complexity: multi-entity accounting, FX management, global tax compliance, and real-time payout orchestration across 220+ countries.

The Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Rust. This role involves designing and implementing highly reliable and scalable backend systems that can handle our growing transaction volumes without compromising on speed and security.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture:Design and develop robust services for our payment processing platform using Rust.
• Code Excellence:Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code; conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with coding best practices.
• Scalability and Reliability:Build systems that maintain high performance and availability as we scale.
• Security Focus:Implement security best practices and defenses in an industry where security is paramount.
• Collaboration and Leadership:Work closely with other team members, including front-end engineers and product managers, to define feature specifications and deliver high-quality products.
• Innovation and Research:Stay on top of current trends in fintech and payment technologies; evaluate and propose new tools and technologies to improve our systems.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of backend development experience, with at least 1 year using Rust or Go.
• Expertise in System Design:Proven ability to design and implement scalable and performance-oriented services with Rust.
• Problem-Solving Skills:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Knowledge of Cryptography:Understanding of cryptographic techniques and security protocols is a plus.
• Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Spirit:Experience working in startups or dynamic high-growth environments is preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Impact:Be part of the founding team, with a significant impact on the company's direction and technologies.
• Growth Potential:Immense potential for personal and professional growth as the company expands.
• Equity:Competitive salary and equity package.