Rust Engineer (Project Based)

Linum Labs; Johannesburg; Remote; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in blockchain technology is seeking a Rust Engineer for a project-based role. This fully remote position requires strong Rust skills and experience in backend development. Ideal candidates will thrive in collaborative environments and possess excellent communication skills. Join a team dedicated to innovation and work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge blockchain projects.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Rust and backend development.
• Understanding of Web3 concepts and blockchain projects.

Responsibilities

• Feature development, optimization, and bug fixes.
• Engaging in client-facing conversations to explain technical details.

Skills

Rust

Backend Development

Web3 Concepts

Communication

Proactive Mindset

Tools

Python

React

Job description

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Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $60,000 - $80,000 / yr

Who We Are: Blockchain innovators since [year]. We are a team of entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers passionate about pushing the boundaries of blockchain and web3 tech.

We surround ourselves with exceptional team members & clients, all aligned with the same drive & determination for innovation and change.

Our work becomes incredibly easy when we all work towards growth, fostering values of impact, integrity & being people-first.

What We Need

We're looking for a skilled Rust Developer to join our engineering team for approximately 1.5 months.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise who can seamlessly collaborate with teams across different time zones.

Who You Are

You're an experienced developer with a solid background in Rust and a keen understanding of backend development.

You have a solid understanding of blockchain concepts and have gained hands-on experience working on blockchain projects.

Most importantly, you're proactive, communicative, and thrive in collaborative environments.

This role is fully remote, offering flexibility in your work location. Candidates based in Europe or South Africa are preferred.

What You'll Be Doing

• Working directly with the engineering team on feature development, optimization, and bug fixes.
• Collaborating with US-based teams, planning ahead to accommodate time zone differences.
• Participating in 2-3 weekly syncs at 6 PM CET (each lasting 15-20 minutes).
• Setting up the project locally, interacting with the UI, and handling basic Web3 tasks like connecting wallets, signing transactions, and sending them to the chain.
• Engaging in client-facing conversations to explain technical details and provide progress updates.

Skills

Must have:

• Strong experience with Rust.
• Experience in backend development within a microservice architecture.
• Understanding of Web3 concepts such as wallet connections and transaction signing.
• Proven ability to collaborate with US-based teams and manage time zone challenges.
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Proactive mindset — you're efficient at identifying and addressing potential blockers.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with Python and React.
• Previous experience working on blockchain projects or decentralized applications (dApps).

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We're a tight-knit team that cares about each other. You'll have the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of what's possible.

We value work-life balance and understand that sometimes you need to recharge your batteries. Our remote-first culture enables a digital nomad lifestyle.

Our Hiring Process

• Culture Interview: A casual chat to see if you are the right fit for our team.
• Technical Interview: A conversation with our PM about your technical skills and background.
• Technical Assessment (if needed): A short test to showcase your skills.
• Interview with C-suite: A chat with our leadership team.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, or any other protected characteristic.

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