Senior Backend Engineer - Rust & C++ for Fast Data

UMATR; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UMATR is seeking a Backend Engineer in San Francisco to design, implement, and optimize backend components using Rust or C++. With a focus on performance and memory safety, you'll work on core database internals and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable data systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in backend engineering, a deep understanding of database internals, and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment. Join a passionate team and help build next-generation data products!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend systems or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Rust or C++ focusing on performance and memory safety.
• Deep understanding of database/storage internals like LSM trees and B-trees.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize backend components in Rust and/or C++.
• Work on core database and storage engine internals.
• Collaborate to deliver high-performance, scalable data systems.

Skills

Backend systems or infrastructure engineering

Proficiency in Rust or C++

Understanding of database/storage internals

Distributed systems design

Comfortable in startup environments

Job description

UMATR is seeking a Backend Engineer in San Francisco to design, implement, and optimize backend components using Rust or C++. With a focus on performance and memory safety, you'll work on core database internals and collaborate with product teams to deliver scalable data systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in backend engineering, a deep understanding of database internals, and thrives in a fast-moving startup environment. Join a passionate team and help build next-generation data products!