Software Engineer, Cross-Platform Rust

Spruce; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spruce is seeking a results-oriented developer to join their distributed team, focusing on building secure and scalable software solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong skills in statically typed languages and a passion for user privacy. This role involves developing cross-platform libraries and contributing to technology standards in digital identity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in shipping distributed backend software.
• Experience in building web/mobile frontends using various frameworks.
• Familiarity with devops and infrastructure on cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Rust codebases deployed on various platforms.
• Develop full-stack web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate closely with various teams to implement cryptographic protocols.

Skills

Memory management

Secure programming practices

Computer security

Cryptography

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Javascript

Swift

Kotlin

Flutter

React Native

Job description

At SpruceID, we are reimagining trusted interactions by creating the world’s best software for packaging beliefs digitally. We are a team of programmers working to develop world-class open source products and libraries implementing open global standards in identity.

There are no well-worn paths or theoreticals here. Every SpruceID technical staffer gets their hands dirty writing code, learning new technologies, and solving problems at the bleeding edge of our space. We hire results-oriented developers who love technology and are committed to intellectual honesty, user privacy, and innovation.

You will be responsible for developing cross-platform libraries, server software, full-stack applications, and infrastructure using multiple technologies including Rust. Our software is secure by design, professionally audited, and suitable for high stakes applications. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to emerging global technology standards for digital identity. While we don't require you to have Rust experience to apply for this job, you should demonstrate a strong aptitude for statically typed languages, memory management, and secure programming practices.

We are a fully distributed team, but our working hours run from PT (UTC-8) through CET (UTC+1).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new and existing Rust codebases that run on backend services, mobile devices, and in the browser
• Write full-stack web and mobile applications
• With support and review from cryptographers, use cryptographic APIs to implement digital signatures, message authentication, encryption/decryption, and zero-knowledge proof protocols for production applications
• Work closely with customer delivery leads, engineers, product managers, and UX designers

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience shipping widely-distributed backend software in statically-typed languages
• Experience building web or mobile frontends using Javascript, Swift, Kotlin, Flutter, or React Native
• Experience with devops and infrastructure using AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Aptitude for computer security, correct use of cryptography, and user data privacy
• Experience collaborating with geographically and culturally diverse engineering teams

Bonus

• Experience working on public sector or enterprise software
• Contributions to open source software projects and technology standards
• Familiarity with operating system internals, compiler internals, memory management, and low level programming
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

We are passionate about cultivating a thriving culture of diverse individuals who bring unique perspectives to our mission. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.