Rust Backend Engineer — Rust

Svix is an infrastructure startup focused on server-to-server communication, beginning with webhook delivery systems used by high-growth startups and enterprise customers. The company builds scalable backend systems designed for performance, reliability, and strong developer experience.

This Rust Backend Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position in San Francisco. The engineer will design and ship high-quality Rust services responsible for performant message delivery at scale. The role involves building production systems, scaling backend infrastructure, and maintaining high availability in distributed environments. While not a blockchain position, it aligns closely with blockchain infrastructure roles where reliability, concurrency, and systems-level engineering matter.

This role sits in high-performance backend systems where production reliability and developer experience are core priorities.

🔹 Responsibilities

• Deploy high-quality production Rust code in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Contribute to scaling backend systems while maintaining stability and high availability
• Build new backend features focused on message delivery performance
• Maintain a strong focus on developer experience across internal and external tooling

These expectations reflect what recruiters look for in crypto jobs and infrastructure teams when evaluating backend systems engineers with Rust expertise.

🔹 Requirements

• Experience building production services using Rust
• Strong backend engineering background with a focus on performance and reliability
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality developer experiences
• Ability to work full-time on-site in San Francisco

Nice to Have

• Experience operating systems at high scale and high availability
• Open-source or OSS contributions

All roles are full-time; student or part-time arrangements are not considered.

🔹 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (San Francisco-based candidates): $130,000 – $180,000 USD
• Equity offered (generous equity packages)
• Health insurance (medical, vision, dental)
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick time and personal time off

For remote employees, compensation may vary based on geographic location, skills, and experience.

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