Senior Rust Developer

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Rust Developer to join an innovative project shaping the future of computational biology. If you’re passionate about Rust, open source, and scientific computing, this role is for you!

Core Competence:

• 4+ years of professional experience in software engineering with strong Rust expertise and production-level coding skills.
• Proven experience with Rust crates for parsing, validation, and testing.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, workflow engines, or HPC environments.
• Solid background in API design, system architecture, and performance optimization.

• Hands-on experience collaborating through GitHub and contributing to open-source projects.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with WDL, TES, or similar workflow standards.
• Experience working with OpenAPI/Swagger or utoipa for API documentation.
• Understanding of Kubernetes, cloud computing, or HPC systems.
• Background in GA4GH standards or scientific software development.

• Strong problem-solving mindset, capable of balancing research and production-quality code.

   

What We Offer You:

• 💻 100% Remote Work: Collaborate with a global team across time zones (GMT-8 → GMT+5).
• 🌍 Impactful Mission: Contribute to open-source tools empowering real-world scientific discoveries.
• 🧩 Cutting-edge Environment: Work at the intersection of Rust, distributed computing, and computational biology.
• 💼 Contract Details: 6-month contract with potential extension.
• ⏰ Work Flexibility: 3–4 hours overlap with US Central (Chicago/Texas).