Staff Software Engineer - Scalable Systems & Infrastructure

ThisWay Global; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ThisWay Global is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of distributed systems that support AI workloads. The role emphasizes technical depth and collaboration within a small, fast-moving team, fostering innovation and best practices in a fully remote environment. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in systems-level development, particularly with Rust.

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

High-impact environment shaping company success

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience in systems or backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Rust or deep experience in systems-level languages.
• Experience shipping scalable, secure production systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build distributed software systems in Rust.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate business goals.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and design discussions.

Skills

Rust

System Design

Data Integrity

Performance Optimization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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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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