Senior Rust Software Engineer
National Digital Trust Company (In Organization) · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Build secure, high-performance financial platform systems.
- Develop and maintain backend services using Rust.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on solutions.
- Ensure adherence to software development best practices.
- Shape new financial infrastructure category.
About the role
Senior Rust Software Engineer
National Digital Trust Company (In Organization) has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to open as a federally chartered trust bank to provide a broad range of digital asset services.
We are building a specialized financial institution addressing the growing demand for digital asset services. Our primary business will focus on digital asset custody, providing secure, efficient custodial and fiduciary services for a variety of digital assets. You will work with foundational systems and processes to help shape our operating model and influence how a new category of financial infrastructure comes to market. We are looking for builders who handle complexity with confidence and tackle ambitious opportunities while keeping pace with this rapidly evolving industry. Let’s build this together!
Our Principles
- Greatness is a mindset, not an accomplishment. Mediocrity is unacceptable. Excellence is contagious. We hire people because we believe in their greatness. Now is the time to prove us right.
- Responsibility comes with the territory. Everyone is an owner, which means we share a common vision and mutual accountability. We act in line with our strategic objectives and the trust our customers place in us. We believe there is no such thing as "not my problem." Taking this level of ownership not only drives our collective success but also offers the potential for significant reward.
- Innovation and adaptation are in our DNA. We are in a period of the most dramatic and rapid period of technological change in the history of humankind. Those that stay ahead will thrive, those that don't, won't. We innovate intelligently and thrive on overcoming challenges, to get (at least) a little better every day and ensure our continued growth and success.
- Team first. We are reliable teammates working together toward extraordinary success through honesty and accountability. We believe collaboration knows no hierarchy, and we focus on what matters. We work toward consensus, but when necessary, we disagree and commit. We know that winners win.
Job Overview
As a Software Engineer with expertise in Rust, you will design and develop secure, high-performance systems for our financial platform. This role involves building scalable backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to best practices in software development. You will play a key role in architecting, building, and implementing complex software systems to empower institutional customers.
Objectives
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and applications using Rust.
- Collaborate with product, security, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure and scalable solutions.
- Write efficient, high-quality, testable, reliable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Continuously research and recommend improvements in architecture, tools, and processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the software stack.
What you bring to our company
- Development experience: 10+ years in software engineering with 3+ years of hands-on engineering experience in Rust development and a proven track record of shipping code that enables the team to maintain healthy, interruption-free nights.
- Technical proficiency: Experience with data consistency, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. Knowledge of relational databases.
- Strong problem solver: Analytical thinker with understanding of “infrastructure as code”, strong debugging skills, and a mindset for continuous improvement.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and to interface and influence at all levels in the organization.
- Bias for action with rigorous judgment: Operates with strong ownership and a structured approach, accelerating time-to-value while maintaining quality and compliance.
- Maturity in the face of ambiguity: Works through ambiguity by identifying the right questions, proposing viable options, and communicating the trade-offs to reach a well-reasoned decision.
- Domain familiarity: Knowledge of digital assets and enterprise-grade infrastructure or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly.
We promote diversity of thought, culture, background, and experience. We are an equal opportunity employer, and employment at our company is based solely on one's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Featured benefits
- Employer-provided: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance.
Key skills/competency
- Rust
- Software Engineering
- Backend Development
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices Architecture
- Data Consistency
- Relational Databases
- Infrastructure as Code
- Debugging
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Senior Rust Software Engineer
- Rust
- Software Engineering
- Backend Development
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices
- Digital Assets
- Financial Infrastructure
- Remote
- Cloud Computing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 3+ years of Rust experience and 10+ years in software engineering. Emphasize digital assets and enterprise infrastructure knowledge.
- Showcase problem-solving: Provide examples of handling complexity, debugging, and continuous improvement in past roles.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Illustrate your ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and influence stakeholders.
- Highlight ownership: Share instances where you took initiative, managed ambiguity, and delivered results with quality.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss Rust system design, distributed systems, and your approach to challenging problems.
Technical preparation
Master Rust's core features and async programming.,Study distributed systems and microservices patterns.,Practice designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems.,Prepare to discuss data consistency strategies.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem you solved.,How do you handle ambiguity and shifting priorities?,Give an example of taking ownership.,How do you contribute to a team's success?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the role of a Senior Rust Software Engineer at National Digital Trust Company?
- As a Senior Rust Software Engineer at National Digital Trust Company, you will design, develop, and maintain secure, high-performance backend services and applications for their financial platform, focusing on digital asset custody and related infrastructure.
- Is this Senior Rust Software Engineer position remote?
- Yes, remote candidates will be considered for the Senior Rust Software Engineer position at National Digital Trust Company.
- What are the key technical skills required for this role?
- The key technical skills include 3+ years of hands-on Rust development experience, proficiency in data consistency, microservices architecture, distributed systems, and knowledge of relational databases and infrastructure as code.
- What kind of company is National Digital Trust Company?
- National Digital Trust Company is a specialized financial institution building a new category of financial infrastructure, focusing on digital asset custody and related services, and has received conditional approval from the OCC.
- What is the company culture like at National Digital Trust Company?
- The company culture emphasizes greatness, responsibility, innovation, adaptation, and a 'team first' approach, encouraging ownership, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving.
- What experience level is expected for the Senior Rust Software Engineer role?
- The role requires 10+ years of overall software engineering experience, with at least 3 years of hands-on Rust development experience and a proven track record of shipping reliable code.
- What are the 'Our Principles' at National Digital Trust Company?
- The core principles are Greatness, Responsibility, Innovation and Adaptation, and Team First. These guide their approach to work, collaboration, and achieving success.
- How does National Digital Trust Company approach diversity and inclusion?
- National Digital Trust Company actively promotes diversity of thought, culture, background, and experience, and is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on merit and qualifications.