Senior Rust Engineer: Next-Gen Query Engine (Remote EU)

Rustify; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rustify is building one of the world’s most advanced open-source data processing platforms in Amsterdam. We seek a senior Rust Engineer who can shape the design of modern query engines, focusing on streaming, distribution, and in-memory execution.

You will switch between architecture and hands-on coding, shipping features to millions of users. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of query execution models and optimization, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record of autonomous,

Qualifications

• Experience with query execution models (e.g. vectorized execution, pipelining).
• Familiarity with query optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in a low-level language (Rust preferred).
• Strong fundamentals in computer science.

Responsibilities

• Define the characteristics of modern query engines, including streaming, distributed, and in-memory execution.
• Identify high-impact areas to improve performance, consistency, and maintainability.
• Switch between designing and hands-on implementing new systems.
• Ship code to millions of users and bring cutting-edge ideas into production.

Skills

Query execution models

Query optimization techniques

Rust

Computer science fundamentals

Autonomy & ownership

Job description

Rustify is building one of the world’s most advanced open-source data processing platforms in Amsterdam. We seek a senior Rust Engineer who can shape the design of modern query engines, focusing on streaming, distribution, and in-memory execution.

You will switch between architecture and hands-on coding, shipping features to millions of users. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of query execution models and optimization, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record of autonomous,