Rust Database Engineer for Real-Time Market Data

Massive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Massive is building a next-generation database engine to underpin real-time and historic market data, exposed via SQL and RESTful APIs for millions of end users.

As a Rust Database Engineer on a small elite team, you will help architect core components, optimize performance, and drive architectural decisions for a scalable foundation.

This role emphasizes ownership, a strong work ethic, and a passion for learning, with familiarity in financial data considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in Rust programming.
• Willingness to learn and solve complex problems.
• Enjoy owning and taking responsibility for a project.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work without micromanagement.
• Familiarity with financial data is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Databases, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Help architect, design, and implement critical components of our database engine using Rust to handle and execute large-scale, concurrent queries efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with a small team of highly talented individuals to build and continuously improve our technology stack.
• Conduct thorough performance analysis, profiling, and benchmarking to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to maintain a high standard of code quality and software design.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Rust and database technologies to leverage new techniques for system improvements.

Skills

Rust

Ownership

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Databases, or related field

Job description

Massive is building a next-generation database engine to underpin real-time and historic market data, exposed via SQL and RESTful APIs for millions of end users.

As a Rust Database Engineer on a small elite team, you will help architect core components, optimize performance, and drive architectural decisions for a scalable foundation.

This role emphasizes ownership, a strong work ethic, and a passion for learning, with familiarity in financial data considered a plus.