Staff Rust Developer (m/f/d)

We are in search of a solution-oriented Staff Software Engineer (Backend) with deep, demonstrable expertise and experience in Rust, to lead the development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform.

Requirements

• Proven experience with performance optimization and a track record of diagnosing and preventing system bottlenecks
• Strong backend development skills with Rust as a core expertise
• Deep knowledge of TypeScript/Node.js; Dart experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with C# or Go is a plus
• Expertise in cloud computing (AWS) and cloud-native environments
• Proven track record in designing and deploying distributed systems using modern design patterns
• Skilled in technical documentation (C4 Model, ADRs) and clear communication of architectural decisions
• Strong advocate for privacy by design, security-first principles, and high-performance systems
• Expertise in applying asynchronous cryptography in production-grade products
• Experience with authorization/authentication domains; knowledge of identity, verifiable credentials, or secure data exchange is a strong plus

Benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Competitive compensation package
• Work within international environment
• Learning Budget
• Mobile Allowance
• Home Office Allowance