Rust Systems Engineer

Job Description

Paxton Consultants is seeking a Rust Systems Engineer to build performant, memory-safe infrastructure components and networking services. You will apply systems programming discipline to software that must be fast, correct, and dependable. Key Responsibilities • Design and implement services and libraries in Rust, using async runtimes such as Tokio • Profile and optimize for performance, memory usage, and concurrency • Build well-tested, well-documented components with clear interfaces • Integrate with existing systems written in C or C++ where required • Participate in design and code reviews with a focus on safety and correctness • Troubleshoot complex low-level issues in development and production This is a contract engagement. This is a remote position open to candidates across the US.