Rust Engineer — Open-Source Defense Platform (Remote UK/EU)

TechShack; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TechShack is building an open data layer for defence using Rust and open-source approaches. You will join a senior, small team working from edge devices to multi-site deployments with high-performance and secure systems.

The role emphasizes ownership of components, direct customer interaction, and hands-on on-site time during trials, including remote collaboration across UK/EU environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production Rust experience.
• 5+ years software engineering experience.
• Understanding of how Rust works under the hood.
• Clear communicator who writes readable code.
• Background in HFT, trading or crypto trading infrastructure.
• Experience in defence or field/forward deployed engineering.
• Familiarity with cryptography, PKI or defence data standards.
• Open-source contributions or startup experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop core platform services in Rust from design to production.
• Build open-source connectors to integrate defence systems and data sources.
• Develop async Rust and Tokio services for high performance and reliability.
• Work on distributed, networked and message-based systems across edge to multi-site deployments.
• Provide deployment tooling and spend time on site with customers during trials.

Skills

Rust production

Software engineering

Rust internals

Communication

HFT/crypto infra

Defence experience

Cryptography/PKI

Open-source/Startup

Job description

TechShack is building an open data layer for defence using Rust and open-source approaches. You will join a senior, small team working from edge devices to multi-site deployments with high-performance and secure systems.

The role emphasizes ownership of components, direct customer interaction, and hands-on on-site time during trials, including remote collaboration across UK/EU environments.