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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Rust Developer/ Lead Mini Program Platform Architect - **Company:** TR FAMILY MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, Mobile Application Software, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Software Architecture, Shopify, WebRTC, Cloud Platform System, Wechat, Concurrency, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Low Latency, Front End Software Development, Api Design - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7007abd38b31cce8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design?, Qualifications - Senior Mini Program Platform Architect / Rust Developer Platform Lead Required Technical Experience * Strong Rust backend engineering experience * Experience designing scalable distributed systems * Experience building API-driven platforms * Experience designing communication or messaging systems * Experience working with real-time infrastructure * Strong understanding of platform architecture and developer ecosystems * Experience designing systems intended to support high-scale user engagement * Experience building or contributing to SDKs, runtime systems, or developer tooling * Strong understanding of scalable backend infrastructure and concurrency Preferred Experience Experience with one or more of the following areas is highly preferred: * Mini program ecosystems * Developer platforms * WeChat mini programs * Shopify app ecosystems * Apple or Google developer ecosystems * Social platforms * Messaging systems * Payment infrastructure * Programmable commerce * Wallet infrastructure * API marketplaces * Real-time translation systems * AI-assisted software generation * Template-based application systems * Live communication systems * Large-scale fan or consumer engagement platforms, * ecosystems * communication layers * developer experience * scalable infrastructure * programmable systems * social interaction * commerce infrastructure The right person should be comfortable helping shape: * runtime architecture * APIs * communication systems * SDKs * template systems * developer workflows * AI-assisted creation systems * translation infrastructure * payment integrations Additional Preferred Skills * Experience with Solana ecosystem infrastructure * Experience with scalable commerce systems * Experience with social graph infrastructure * Experience with event-driven systems * Experience with media or content delivery systems * Experience with cloud-native infrastructure * Experience with low-latency systems * Experience working in startup environments * Interest in football, sports, social platforms, or fan engagement products Soft Skills * Strong product thinking * Ability to work independently in an early-stage startup environment * Comfortable helping define architecture from the ground up * Comfortable operating with evolving product requirements * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Interest in ambitious long-term platform design, * Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices, lets build something better! * Ability to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies. * Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities and general growing pains of an early-stage technology company * An exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-management * Understanding of football and international sports a huge plus ## Description Role Overview - Senior Mini Program Platform Architect / Rust Developer Platform Lead This role is focused on helping OleOle design and eventually build the platform infrastructure behind the OleOle Mini Program ecosystem. This is not a traditional frontend or mobile application role. We are looking for someone who understands platform architecture, developer ecosystems, communication systems, and scalable infrastructure. The long-term vision is to allow clubs, brands, sportsbooks, media companies, creators, merchandise companies, ticketing companies, gaming companies, and hospitality providers to launch mini programs directly inside OleOle without requiring users to download separate applications. The role is centered around building the underlying architecture that powers: * mini program runtime systems * communication infrastructure * developer tooling * SDKs and APIs * AI-assisted mini program generation * template systems * translation infrastructure * wallet and payment integrations * follow/unfollow communication systems Core Concepts Behind the Platform Mini programs inside OleOle are not traditional standalone mobile apps. They are lightweight experiences running inside the OleOle ecosystem where: * fans can follow or unfollow mini programs * brands can communicate directly with followers * fans can communicate back to brands * mini programs can be shared socially * content is translated automatically across languages * identity, payments, notifications, messaging, and translation are inherited from the core platform This creates a communication and commerce ecosystem centered around football fans globally. Initial Mini Program Categories The initial focus areas for mini programs include: * Games * News * Merchandise * Ticket Sales * VIP Hospitality * Gambling The architecture must support high-scale fan engagement and communication across these categories. Technical Direction OleOle is being built primarily in Rust. Rust is a critical requirement for this role because the platform is expected to operate at massive global scale with heavy emphasis on: * real-time communication * scalability * concurrency * performance * low-latency systems * payments infrastructure * messaging systems * API platforms The mini program ecosystem itself will likely combine: * Rust backend systems * scalable APIs * template-based mini program architecture * SDK/runtime systems * communication infrastructure * AI-assisted generation workflows * Solana-based payment rails * real-time translation systems What Success Looks Like The ideal outcome is a platform where brands and clubs can launch mini programs quickly and cost-effectively using templates, APIs, communication tools, translation systems, and integrated payment infrastructure. Long-term, the platform may evolve toward AI-assisted mini program generation where businesses can create experiences using structured templates and existing APIs instead of building custom applications from scratch. Ideal Backgrounds This role may be a strong fit for engineers or architects with experience in: * WeChat mini programs * Shopify app ecosystems * Apple or Google developer platforms * programmable commerce systems * API platforms * messaging infrastructure * social platforms * SDK/runtime systems * developer tooling * scalable backend systems * Rust infrastructure * payment platforms * AI-assisted development systems ## Related Videos - [Get ready to Rustle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/698-get-ready-to-rustle) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Hello JARVIS - Building Voice Interfaces for Your LLMS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1641-hello-jarvis-building-voice-interfaces-for-your-llms) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Building AI Solutions with Rust and Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/494-building-ai-solutions-with-rust-and-docker) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)