Rust Engineer - Foundational Platform

Polygon.io; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Polygon.io is hiring a Rust Database Engineer to develop a next-gen database engine, facilitating access to financial market data for millions of users. This role includes architecting components in Rust, collaborating with a team, optimizing performance, and participating in code reviews. Candidates should have expertise in Rust and a computer science degree. The position offers opportunities to influence modern financial technologies and be part of a mission-driven team at the forefront of industry innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience and proficiency in Rust programming language.
• Passionate about learning and problem-solving.
• Enjoy having ownership and responsibility on a project.

Responsibilities

• Help architect, design, and implement database engine components using Rust.
• Collaborate with a team to continuously improve technology stack.
• Conduct performance analysis and benchmarking to optimize performance.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality.
• Stay updated with advancements in Rust and database technologies.

Skills

Rust programming language

Problem-solving

Ownership and responsibility

Solid work ethic

Familiarity with financial data

Education

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

Job description

About This Role

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.

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.