Software Engineer - Rust Development

ZipRecruiter; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is on the lookout for a passionate engineer to optimize software and hardware for AI initiatives. This role focuses on developing a high-performance caching system and a geo-distributed file system to support autonomous operations. As a lead engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Rust and system-level programming to enhance data handling and performance. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement plans, and more. If you're ready to make an impact in the AI landscape, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Free breakfast and lunch

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Rust development experience.
• 8+ years of system-level programming experience.
• Strong understanding of Linux storage and networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer for Rust programming and systems programming.
• Optimize software and hardware interactions for minimal latency.
• Analyze IO bottlenecks and resolve cache handling issues.

Skills

Rust Programming

System-Level Programming (C, C++, Java)

Linux Storage Subsystems

Networking Stack

Low-Level Network Protocols (TCP, HTTP)

Git

CI/CD

Automated Testing

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our AI systems require efficient data handling at scale. We are seeking an individual
passionate about optimizing software, hardware, and data transfer to support our AI
initiatives across the country.

The IT storage team manages petabytes of on-premises, clustered POSIX storage for AI
modeling and is developing the next- storage solutions. This includes building
a geo-distributed file system/data lake to support autonomous robotaxis operations
nationally and globally. Our initial focus is on a high-performance caching system
significantly outperforming AWS S3.

Responsibilities
● Be a lead engineer in Rust programming and systems programming to help accelerate
the development of the caching and data lake.
● Optimize software and hardware interactions to achieve minimal latency, efficient
resource utilization, and maximum performance, with a focus on both scaling up and
scaling out systems.
● Translate complex architectural designs into implementable solutions and effectively
communicate them to fellow programmers.
● Analyze IO bottlenecks in the system and resolve bugs around cache handling and
conditions.

Requirements

Qualifications
● 2+ years of experience developing non-web applications with Rust.
● 8+ years of experience with system-level programming such as C, C++, or
Java.
● Strong understanding of Linux storage subsystems, networking stack, and low-level
network protocols (TCP, HTTP, etc.).
● Proficiency in modern software development practices including Git, CI/CD, code review,
automated testing, and cross-team collaboration in large projects.
● Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze requirements and propose
technical solutions, document technical designs and decisions, and debug complex system-level issues.

Bonus Qualifications
● Contributed code to the Linux kernel or similar Open Source Project.
● Programmed for embedded systems or ARM64.
● Database, S3, POSIX, file system programming experience.

Benefits

• Salary: $175,000 - $185,000 annually
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Free breakfast and lunch