Founding Rust Backend Engineer for Open‑Source AI Infra

Sterling Inspired Staffing.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+
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Opportunity to work on open-source projects

Job summary

An innovative tech startup in New York City is seeking a Founding Member of Technical Staff with deep systems engineering experience, particularly in Rust. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across research and production. You will work on crucial features like inference-time optimization while contributing to a highly visible open-source project. Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and a hunger for growth in a dynamic environment. Join a focused team with backing from leading venture funds in the AI sector.

Qualifications

  • Deep experience in systems engineering, particularly with Rust.
  • Strong technical foundation for driving large projects.
  • Willingness to work on-site in New York City.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in cross-functional roles bridging research and production.
  • Work on inference-time optimizations and advanced experimentation frameworks.
  • Contribute to open-source technology and collaborative projects.

Skills

Systems engineering
Rust programming
Back-end systems
Infrastructure development

Job description

An innovative tech startup in New York City is seeking a Founding Member of Technical Staff with deep systems engineering experience, particularly in Rust. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across research and production. You will work on crucial features like inference-time optimization while contributing to a highly visible open-source project. Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and a hunger for growth in a dynamic environment. Join a focused team with backing from leading venture funds in the AI sector.
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