Low-Level Senior Software Engineer, Xet Storage

Skills

About the Role

You will contribute to the Rust-based xet-core open-source project and the hf-xet Python library. You will design, build, and operate features for the Xet Storage backend, helping deliver scalable, robust systems for large-scale storage services.

Requirements

• 8+ years building and scaling distributed systems, storage, or networking infrastructure.
• Proficiency in a low-level systems language, with Rust strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a high-trust, low-process environment and take end-to-end ownership.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, asynchronous, fully remote environment.
• Experience building simple, robust, scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Rust-based xet-core open-source project and hf-xet Python library.
• Design, build, and operate features in the Xet Storage backend.
• Build high-performance, scalable storage services.

Benefits

• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• Flexible working hours.
• Remote work options.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Parental leave.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Office visits for remote employees.
• Workstation equipment if needed.
• Company equity.