Software Engineer (Rust)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£200,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Rust Systems-level programming Memory safety Low-latency platforms Scalability Performance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Software Engineer (Rust)

Role: Software Engineer (Rust)

Client: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Company

Compensation: Up to £200,000 + Bonus + Package

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Overview

This firm is an [Employer hidden] company with exceptionally high standards, known for previously setting world records in the tech space. They are made up of some truly exceptional engineers who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology and pushing performance, scalability, and reliability to the absolute limits. With a very low attrition rate and a tight-knit environment, they treat their engineers as the company’s *#1 asset*.

The Role

You will be placed in the best team to match your specific skillset and interests. You will be responsible for building highly efficient, safe, and scalable systems using Rust, working on some of the highest-performing, lowest-latency technology platforms in existence. This is a flat-structured environment where you will work alongside a handpicked group of top-tier engineers with a clear and transparent route for progression.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building highly efficient, safe, and scalable systems using Rust
  • Developing some of the highest-performing, lowest-latency technology platforms in the world
  • Collaborating with a handpicked group of top-tier engineers in the industry
  • Pushing performance, scalability, and reliability to the absolute limits
  • Contributing to a culture of technical excellence and innovation
  • Engaging in a flat structure where your input directly shapes the technical roadmap

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency with Rust as a main language
  • Passion for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Deep understanding of systems-level programming and memory safety
  • Proven ability to write efficient and safe code for complex systems
  • Background in building low-latency or high-throughput platforms
  • Strong collaborative mindset and problem-solving agility

What’s on Offer

  • Market-leading salary up to £200,000 + significant bonus
  • Elite, world-record-setting engineering environment
  • Engineers are treated as the company’s *#1 asset*
  • Exceptionally low attrition rate and high job satisfaction
  • Very friendly, tight-knit, and supportive team culture
  • Flat structure with a clear and transparent progression route

If you are a Software Engineer (Rust) looking to join one of the world’s most elite teams, please apply for more information.

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