Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

About Backpack
At Backpack, we ship relentlessly to bring you products that make using crypto easy, rewarding, and enjoyable. We offer a globally regulated exchange with a strong focus on compliance and a self-custodial wallet and browser extension. With over 1 million users, we’re just getting started.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own critical components of Backpack’s backend infrastructure written in Rust
• Design and implement low-level systems with an emphasis on safety and performance
• Collaborate closely with product, infra, and security teams to build robust and reliable systems
• Proactively identify bottlenecks, security issues, and performance improvements

Requirements:

• At least 3+ years of experience writing production-level Rust
• Deep understanding of systems programming (memory management, concurrency, networking)
• Experience building high-performance services and tooling from scratch
• Obsessive about code quality, performance, and security
• Very fluent in English

What you’ll get:

• Generous ownership & stake in the company. We’re looking for owners.
• A fast-paced environment.
• Flexible working hours & hybrid schedule.

Location:
We have offices in Chicago, Dubai, and Tokyo. You’re welcome to join us there and we’ll handle your visa. Remote is also acceptable for the right candidate.