Senior Software Engineer (Rust) Symbolica AI · San Francisco, CA posted 10 months ago

Rustify; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbolica AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Rust skills to take full ownership of delivering production systems from research prototypes and high-level specifications. You will work closely with researchers, ML engineers and leadership to translate ambitious ideas into reliable, scalable software.

The role requires a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment and is capable of shipping end-to-end systems that operate in real-world settings.

Qualifications

• Proven Rust programming experience.
• Experience shipping production systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of delivering working systems from prototypes and high-level specs.
• Ship production-quality systems quickly and reliably.
• Collaborate with researchers, ML engineers, and leadership to turn ideas into real products.

Skills

Rust

Job description

# Senior Software Engineer (Rust)Symbolica AI · San Francisco, CA · Senior · HybridView & ApplyAbout UsSymbolica is an AI research lab pioneering the application of category theory to enable logical reasoning in machines.We’re a well-resourced, nimble team of experts on a mission to bridge the gap between theoretical mathematics and cutting-edge technologies, creating symbolic reasoning models that think like humans – precise, logical, and interpretable. While others focus on scaling data-hungry neural networks, we’re building AI that understands the structures of thought, not just patterns in data.Our approach combines rigorous research with fast-paced, results-driven execution. We’re reimagining the very foundations of intelligence while simultaneously developing product-focused machine learning models in a tight feedback loop, where research fuels application.Founded in 2022, we’ve raised over $30M from leading Silicon Valley investors, including Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Abstract Ventures, and Day One Ventures, to push the boundaries of applying formal mathematics and logic to machine learning.Our vision is to create AI systems that transform industries, empowering machines to solve humanity’s most complex challenges with precision and insight. Join us to redefine the future of AI by turning groundbreaking ideas into reality.About The RoleWe’re looking for Senior Software Engineers with knowledge of Rust to take full ownership of delivering working systems from prototypes and high-level specs — taking ideas from the research team, turning them into production-quality systems, and shipping them quickly. You’ll work closely with researchers, ML engineers, and leadership to turn ambitious ideas into real products. You'll be expected to move fast, handle ambiguity, and fill the critical execution gap between research and production.This role is perfect for someone who thrives on shipping — who sees incomplete specs as an opportunity, not a blocker — and who wants to build systems that work reliably, at scale, and in the real world.