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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