Svix is a fast-growing tech startup building the future of server to server communications. Our customers include industry leaders like Brex, Lob, Benchling, Drata, and the Fortune 500.
We have raised $11m from top investors such as a16z, Y Combinator, and founders and CTO of companies such as Github, Segment, Lookout and Fly.io.
We are fully remote, with most of the team spread across the US, with presence in NYC and SF.
About the RoleWe are looking for a top performing backend engineer that loves coding with Rust experience to build performant message delivery at scale. You will get to solve interesting problems and technical challenges. We move fast, and speed of execution is one of our core values. We are obsessed with providing a great developer experience, and you will be expected to share this obsession.
If you are a top performer who wants to do the best job of their life surrounded by others doing the same, this is the place for you.
MissionWe are looking for a backend engineer with Rust experience to build performant message delivery at scale. You will get to solve interesting problems and technical challenges. We move fast, and speed of execution is one of our core values. We are obsessed with providing a great developer experience, and you will be expected to share this obsession.
OutcomesDeploy high quality production code in a fast-paced environment.
Help the team scale the product while ensuring stability and high availability.
Build new features while providing a great developer experience for our customers.
Be a top performing and passionate engineer looking to do great work.
Experience building production services with Rust.
Be a clear communicator that is great to work with.
Be obsessed with providing a great developer experience.
Nice to have:
Working at high scale and high availability environments
We like candidates with varied backgrounds - don't be shy, apply!
Hackers/OSS devs welcome, even without extensive work history. Checkout our OSS repo on Github.
Please include a few words on why you'd like to work at Svix.
All roles are full-time - no students or part-time.
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