Rust Developer in Oxford

Overview

Our client is leading the way in next-generation communications, building laser communications systems and software-defined networking platforms for aerospace and deep-space applications. With technology acquired from Google, they’re creating solutions that let satellites, aircraft, and even lunar networks communicate seamlessly, essentially bringing space and Earth a lot closer together.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining delay-tolerant networking products, platforms, and APIs using Rust, gRPC, and Protocol Buffers
• Working on scalable and distributed systems using Kubernetes
• Debugging, optimizing, and improving systems for full-scale production environments
• Collaborating with frontend developers to integrate user-facing features
• Creating technical guides, tutorials, and documentation for teams and customers
• Supporting new customer onboarding and ensuring smooth system integration
• Keeping up with the latest advancements in networking and cloud technologies

What Were Looking For

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience building distributed systems with cloud technologies
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Enjoys working with customers to find creative, practical solutions
• Curious, innovative, and genuinely excited about emerging technologies

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with delay-tolerant networking standards (e.g., CCSDS / IETF BV‑7, BPSec)
• Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven architectures, and CNCF technologies
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS
• Experience writing tutorials, documentation, or technical blog posts

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on high-impact, innovative projects in space technology and digital infrastructure
• Competitive salary, equity options, pension, and private health insurance
• Flexible hybrid working (UK-based remote)
• Collaborate with a diverse, international, and forward-thinking team
• Get hands-on experience with AI-driven networks, space-ground integration, and cloud mission control systems

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are warmly encouraged.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience building distributed systems with cloud technologies

Why is This a Great Opportunity: They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Applications from candidates of all backgrounds are warmly encouraged.