Lead Rust Software Engineer
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The project involves consolidating trading platforms into a unified platform delivering normalized transaction and market data at ultra-low latency. Key stack includes Rust and QuestDB (knowledge of time-series DB such as KDB/InfluxDB is relevant). Main responsibilities include designing and building a distributed caching layer for high-throughput low-latency distribution, consolidating feed handlers and connectivity, defining data models, optimizing memory management and concurrency, and participating in code reviews and mentoring. Required 5+ years Rust experience, distributed systems background, and understanding of capital markets.

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Lead Rust Software Engineer

Company: EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o.

from: 21 September 2026
to: 21 October 2026
salary not specifiedB2B contract (full-time)
salary not specifiedcontract of employment
Offer parameters
level:senior
working mode:remote
location:Warszawa, Masovian
Warszawa, Masovian

Requirements

Expected technologies

Rust
QuestDB
KDB
InfluxDB

Operating system

Linux

Our requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Rust with a background in distributed systems
  • Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems
  • Knowledge of time-series databases such as QuestDB, KDB, or InfluxDB
  • Understanding of capital markets / market data, including equities, derivatives, futures & options
  • Proficiency in system design for scalable, fault-tolerant architectures
  • Familiarity with Linux performance tuning and profiling tools
  • Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

Optional

  • Experience with streaming/messaging systems such as Kafka
  • Familiarity with FIX protocol
  • Golang experience

Your responsibilities

  • Design and build a distributed caching layer for high-throughput, low-latency market data distribution
  • Leverage QuestDB to support fast data access across the platform
  • Collaborate with technical leads on architecture and integration decisions
  • Support consolidation of feed handlers and connectivity layers across UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQG
  • Define data models and schemas to support normalized market and reference data
  • Optimize memory management and concurrency patterns for ultra-low latency workloads
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor team members on distributed systems best practices

About the project

We are seeking a Lead Rust Software Engineer to join a team consolidating UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQG into a unified platform, building the distributed cache/memory model that distributes market and reference data at ultra-low latency. This role directly supports the broader canonical data model effort, delivering normalized and low-latency versions of transaction, market, and reference data.

This is how we work on a project

  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration

What we offer

We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
  • We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
  • We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
  • Please, note:
  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively
  • Development opportunities we offer

    • conferences in Poland
    • development budget
    • external training
    • industry-specific e-learning platforms
    • intracompany training
    • mentoring
    • soft skills training
    • space for experimenting
    • substantive support from technological leaders
    • support of IT events
    • technical knowledge exchange within the company

    Benefits

    • private medical care
    • life insurance
    • flexible working time
    • fruits
    • integration events
    • retirement pension plan
    • no dress code
    • video games at work
    • coffee / tea
    • parking space for employees
    • leisure zone
    • employee referral program
    • charity initiatives

    Recruitment stages

    • 1.
      Recruiter Interview (30 min)
    • 2.
      Technical Interview (90 min)
    • 3.
      Manager Interview (60 min)
    • 4.
      Meeting with the Project Team or Client (60 min, optional)
    • 5.
      Welcome Aboard!

    EPAM Systems (Poland) sp. z o.o.

    EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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