Senior Rust Engineer Production Backend Systems | Remote (LATAM)

About the Role -------------- We're looking for Senior Rust Engineers to take real ownership of a high-performance, production backend. You'll be working on mission-critical systems where performance, security, and reliability aren't nice-to-haves they're the job. Whether the work is hardening core services for a cybersecurity product or extending a Rust-based backend that powers a cross-platform application, this role is for someone who can navigate complex, unfamiliar codebases quickly and start shipping production-ready code fast. What You'll Do -------------- * Build, optimize, and maintain high-performance backend services in Rust * Take ownership of core backend architecture, including remediating vulnerabilities and improving CI/CD workflows * Interface with PostgreSQL for complex data management, persistence, and schema-oriented design * Design and work with schema-oriented service patterns (e.g., gRPC) where applicable * Deploy and maintain services on AWS * Jump into an existing, unfamiliar codebase and reach full productivity within the first 12 weeks * Submit clean, high-quality code that holds up to rigorous review and peer scrutiny * Take increasing ownership of backend direction as the system evolves or transitions from a legacy team What You Bring -------------- * Expert-level or extensive senior-level experience with Rust in a production environment * Strong experience with PostgreSQL and SQL database design * Strong experience with AWS for hosting and deployment * Proven track record on large-scale, mission-critical, or high-stakes systems where performance and reliability matter * Experience working as a senior individual contributor on evolving production systems * Ability to explain complex architectural decisions and take full ownership of submitted code * Comfortable working independently and ramping quickly on unfamiliar codebases Nice to Have ------------ * Familiarity with GitHub-based development workflows * Experience with gRPC or Avro-based schema design * Exposure to Flutter-based product environments (web, mobile, or desktop) * Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude) without sacrificing code quality RATE: $35-$45/hr.