Rust Developer

Quantum
London, UK
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Code Review Distributed Systems Network Protocols Performance Tuning Wireless Sensor Networks Software Engineering Systems Architecture Software Organization Data Processing Multithreading
+7 more
Robot Operating System Real Time Systems Backend Kubernetes Low Latency Docker Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Core Developer (Rust/ C++) for Swarm Robotics & Sensor Control with over 5 years of professional experience to join our new development team in London. You will play a key role in building and optimizing the core architectures for the real-time control and management of robotic swarms and sensor systems. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to complex, mission-critical systems in a collaborative environment.

What is your Day to Day Mission:

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable systems for swarm control and sensor management.
  • Implement efficient communication protocols and real-time processing solutions for robotics.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate backend components with robotics software and sensor networks.
  • Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability in a distributed robotics environment.
  • Solve challenging problems using modern programming languages such as C++ and Rust.
  • Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and software design decisions., * We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus.
  • We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary.
  • We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data.
  • We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with a strong focus on real-time systems.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Rust, with a solid understanding of modern software development practices.
  • Experience in building and optimizing backend architectures for distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with network protocols, multithreading, and low-latency data processing.
  • Knowledge of system architecture design, performance optimization, and resource management.
  • Ability to work independently, solve complex technical problems, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience in robotics, swarm control, or sensor integration.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms, Docker, or Kubernetes for scalable deployments.
  • Understanding of embedded systems or real-time operating environments.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule, * Company pension scheme: We support you so that you can already make provisions for later.
  • Flexible working hours: With trust-based working hours, you are not only responsible for your working hours, but also for your work-life balance.
  • Mobile working: If it gets too turbulent for you in our office, you can get the necessary balance through mobile working.
  • Bike-Leasing: We support you in staying environmentally mobile and healthy.
  • Corporate Benefits: Your opportunity for attractive offers and discounts from well-known suppliers and brands, e.g. Adidas, Apple, Expedia.
  • Employee events: We not only want to grow together, but also celebrate our successes together.

About the company

Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company’s range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.

Our commitment:

We are an open-minded company that not only values diversity, but actively promotes it. Regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability, we firmly believe that the diversity of our employees is an essential part of our success.

At our company, every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. We believe that our differences enrich us and help us to find creative solutions and generate innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential.

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