Staff Software Engineer - Scalable Systems & Infrastructure

ThisWay Global, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ThisWay Global is looking for a Staff Software Engineer specializing in scalable systems and infrastructure. This fully remote role offers the chance to lead the design and implementation of distributed systems critical for AI workloads, while mentoring peers and shaping company direction in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Fully remote role with occasional travel for team meetups

Competitive compensation with long-term growth potential

Equity participation

Health benefits and 401K plan

Unlimited PTO (with manager approval)

High-impact environment where your work directly shapes company success

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Rust or other systems-level languages.
• Experience with parallel computing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build distributed software systems in Rust.
• Solve high-complexity system design and performance optimization problems.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions.

Skills

Rust

System Design

Data Integrity

Performance Optimization

Collaboration

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Staff Software Engineer - Scalable Systems & Infrastructure

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Title

Staff Software Engineer - Scalable Systems & Infrastructure

Location

Remote - United States (U.S. applicants only)

(Based in a major tech hub? Even better—we'd love to hear from you.)

Exemption/Classification

Exempt, Full Time

Why Join ThisWay Global

Title

Staff Software Engineer - Scalable Systems & Infrastructure

Location

Remote - United States (U.S. applicants only)

(Based in a major tech hub? Even better—we'd love to hear from you.)

Exemption/Classification

Exempt, Full Time

Why Join ThisWay Global

At ThisWay Global, we're solving complex engineering problems at the convergence of AI and high-performance computing. If you thrive on technical depth, autonomy, and building infrastructure that scales intelligently, you'll find plenty to love here.

We're a small, fast-moving team backed by meaningful traction and vision. Every engineer plays a central role in shaping the company's direction. Whether you're hands-on in the code, refining architecture, or leading cross-functional execution—you'll be part of a team that moves fast and thinks long-term.

We work remotely, but we welcome applicants based in high-tech cities who want to stay close to cutting-edge conversations and challenges.

Job Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead efforts to design, implement, and evolve distributed systems that support critical AI workloads. You'll collaborate with deeply technical peers, mentor emerging talent, and help guide the roadmap for scalable backend services that are secure, resilient, and high performance.

This role is for an engineer who loves working at the edge of possibility—but with the focus and pragmatism of getting real systems into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build distributed software systems in Rust that power AI and HPC platforms
• Solve high-complexity problems in system design, performance optimization, and data integrity
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business goals into technical strategy
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical feedback
• Champion development best practices, system observability, and secure-by-default architecture
• Stay current with new technologies and bring forward innovations that improve the stack
  
  
  

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in systems or backend development
• Strong proficiency in Rust (or deep expertise in another systems-level language with the ability to pivot)
• Experience with parallel computing frameworks (OpenMP, CUDA, MPI, etc.) or distributed compute infrastructure
• Track record of shipping scalable, secure production systems
• Strong architectural instincts and a bias toward clarity, simplicity, and performance
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and based in the United States
  
  

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience with HPC, HTC, or low-latency infrastructure
• Familiarity with ISO-compliant or NIST-informed security practices
• Background in startups, research labs, or environments where precision and scale meet
• Based in or near a major tech hub (e.g., Boston, Bay Area, Pittsburgh, Austin, Seattle, NYC)
  
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote role with occasional travel for team meetups
• Competitive compensation with long-term growth potential
• Equity participation
• Health benefits and 401K plan
• Unlimited PTO (with manager approval)
• High-impact environment where your work directly shapes company success

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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