Rust Engineer

Rust Engineer Remote

Work from anywhere within ±4 hours of GMT+8

About the Company

Our client is on a mission to redefine digital identity with a privacy-first approach. With over 3.5 million decentralized profiles issued globally, theyre building holistic identity solutions that solve the inefficiencies and risks of traditional verification systems, including fraud and fragmented data control.

The company is backed by top-tier global VCs and led by experienced founders and executives from world-renowned tech companies. They believe in empowering individuals to own and control their digital identities, driving a fairer and more secure digital future.

About the Role

As a Rust Engineer, you'll be a key player in the expansion of our decentralized systems. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teamsengineers, product managers, designers, and security expertsto build and scale core services and node infrastructure.

What Youll Do

️ Develop Rust-based core components to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability

Implement cryptographic protocols (e.g., threshold approvals, digital signature aggregation)

️ Design consensus logic, smart contract integrations, and policy management frameworks

Build APIs connecting on-chain and off-chain operations for seamless interoperability

Work closely with product, blockchain, and security teams to deliver robust solutions

Write high-quality, production-grade code with comprehensive test coverage

What Youll Bring

3+ years in Rust systems programming with production-level experience

Strong grasp of decentralized systems, blockchain concepts, and cryptographic methods

Proficiency in async programming and low-level systems optimization

Experience designing secure and scalable systems

Nice-to-Have Experience

Worked on Web3 or blockchain-based products

Familiarity with identity systems: OAuth, OpenID, DID, Verifiable Credentials

Knowledge of secure enclave programming and cryptography

Experience with smart contracts, secure multiparty computation, or DeFi

Comfortable working in a remote environment

Whats in It for You

Ownership & Rewards: Competitive salary + performance bonus + equity options

Time to Recharge: Generous PTO to rest and recharge

️ Health & Wellness: Insurance + annual wellness stipend

Learning & Development: Budget to keep growing professionally

Team Culture: Social perks + global team offsites (Vietnam 2024 was a blast!)

Tools for Success: Choose your preferred Mac or PC setup

Our Principles

Ownership Over Authority

Transparency Over Power

Collaborators Inform, Experts Decide

Debate and Commit

Learn to Move Forward

Change Is the Indicator of Growth

DEI Is the Start, Not the Finish

Joy Is a Base Expectation

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