Senior Backend Engineer (Rust)

About the role

Affinidi is looking for a solution‑oriented Senior Backend Engineer with strong Rust expertise to help build secure, scalable, and high‑performance backend systems for the Affinidi Elements platform. You will collaborate with product, design, infrastructure, and front‑end teams across the globe.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver production‑quality, multi‑component backend services using Rust.
• Create standards‑compliant, open‑source software components.
• Contribute to architectural direction while staying hands‑on with code.
• Identify and drive critical improvements in product quality, security, and performance.
• Mentor team members and elevate engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with product, security, and engineering peers in an iterative environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience with performance optimization and preventing system bottlenecks.
• Strong backend development skills with Rust as a core language.
• Experience with TypeScript and Dart is a strong plus.
• Ability to design and implement solutions for complex, large‑scale technical challenges.

Required skills

• Rust
• TypeScript
• Dart
• Performance optimization
• Security best practices
• Scalable backend architecture

What we offer

• Opportunity to build secure, high‑quality features for a pioneering digital identity platform.
• Open‑source contributions that shape the decentralized identity ecosystem.
• Professional growth within a high‑performing, customer‑focused culture.
• Mentorship and a collaborative environment that values experimentation.