DockYard is hiring a Senior Rust Engineer to work on a high value open source project. This role will report directly to the Director of Research & Development at DockYard.
Who We Are
DockYard is a remote first, digital product consultancy. Forward-thinking teams come to us to build digital products that scale as their users, features, and complexity grow.
Using a candid approach to partnerships, we help to upskill teams along the way. The result? More flexibility in how our clients take products from idea to impact.
We don’t just use innovative approaches to product development – we lead them. That’s why visionary companies like Netflix and Apple have trusted us to overcome complex product challenges.
We’re honored to have been included on guides ranging from The Startup Weekly’s Exceptional Workplace Award (2021), The BBJ’s Fast 50 (2021, 2020), Inc 5000 (2020, 2019) and Fast Company’s Best Places to Work for Innovators (2020) amongst others.
The Role
In this role you will be tasked with working on a native mobile open source project that will be highly visible and of high value to DockYard. You will be involved with the architecture and implementation of the project.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and independent engineer who enjoys contributing to open source projects. Having a demonstrable open source contribution record will be a big plus.
Responsibilities
- Reporting directly and in coordination with the Director of R&D
- Implementing an Open Source project
- Contributing back to supporting libraries that enhance said project
Must Haves
- 2 - 3 years of Rust Development experience
- Strong understanding of memory management and data type conversions across different languages.
- Optimize existing code by leveraging FFIs to enhance performance and functionality.
- A desire to build well tested and battle hardened code
- Existing open source projects
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Elixir / Phoenix
- Native mobile
Employment Type
Contract
Level
Senior
Location
Remote (Must be able to work US hours)
DockYard is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, pregnancy, family responsibilities, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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