Rust Engineer - Foundational Platform

Polygon.io, Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

401(k)

Unlimited time off

Job summary

Massive is seeking a Rust Database Engineer to help build the foundational platform for real-time and historic market data, accessed via SQL and RESTful APIs. You will shape the engine's architecture and collaborate with a small elite team to deliver scalable, high-performance systems.

This role rewards ownership, problem-solving, and a strong work ethic. Proficiency in Rust and familiarity with financial data are highly regarded as we modernize Wall Street infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in Rust programming language.
• Passionate about learning and problem-solving.
• Enjoy ownership and responsibility on a project.
• Solid work ethic; trust to deliver 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

Problem solving

Ownership

Strong work ethic

Financial data familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Careers / Rust Engineer - Foundational Platform

Embark on an exciting journey as a Rust Database Engineer at Massive, where you will be instrumental in crafting our next-gen database engine, a new project that underpins platform-wide access to financial market data. This groundbreaking initiative empowers millions of end-users, providing real-time and historic market data through our cutting-edge SQL and RESTful APIs.

As a key member of this small elite team, you will help in making crucial decisions on the architecture and design of this foundational layer. Your expertise in Rust will be central to creating an efficient and scalable database engine that sets new industry standards.

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 and Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in Rust programming language.
• Passionate about learning and problem-solving.
• Enjoy having ownership and responsibility on a project.
• Solid work ethic; we trust our team to deliver exceptional results without the need for micromanagement.
• Familiarity with financial data or experience in the industry is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Databases, or a related field.

About Massive

At Massive, we’re on a mission to modernize Wall Street by empowering developers with the tools they need to shape the future of finance. We’re reimagining financial market data for the 21st century, removing barriers, simplifying access, and creating frictionless, forward-thinking technologies.

Join us and become part of a passionate team that consistently sets new industry standards, creating a profound impact on the world of finance and technology, and leveling the playing field by providing fair access for all.

Massive is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate harassment or discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email [e-mail].

• Benefits for full time offers from Massive include, but are not limited to, comprehensive medical plans, 401(k), and unlimited time off.

When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

Modernizing Wall St.

Reimagining financial market data for the 21st century.