Senior Backend Software Engineer, Rust & Python
At DataBeacon, our mission is to revolutionize the aviation industry using a modern technology stack, open source technologies, and lean architectures.
Our first product is SimpliFID, an Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS) that covers most functionalities of a radar system at a fraction of the costs. Built in Rust, Python, and TypeScript, it sources data from ADB-S and Mode-S Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) systems over the Asterix CAT021 Surveillance Data Exchange protocol and delivers it to users with near-zero latency. Our main focus is on scalability, security, and the development of additional real-time data services for the aviation space.
In anticipation of exciting challenges ahead, we are looking to expand our engineering team with an exceptional Senior Software Engineer experienced in Rust and Python.
Responsibilities include:
* Implementing, maintaining, and upgrading DataBeacon’s backend services
* Collaborating with a small, motivated, and skilled team of engineers
* Participating in technical decisions and shaping the company's roadmap
* Exploring and experimenting with new technologies
* Working with minimal administrative overhead to create a real impact
* Submitting your first patch in less than a week and your first feature within a month
Requirements:
* At least 4+ years of relevant professional experience as a Software Engineer
* Excellent proficiency with low-level systems programming, ideally Rust
* Strong command of Python and its ecosystem
* Good command of English and communication skills
* Located in Madrid or surrounding areas
Nice to have:
* Experience with Apache Kafka, Protocol Buffers, and gRPC
* Solid fundamentals of operating systems, binary protocols, encodings, databases, and networking
* Experience working with embedded hardware
* Familiarity with containerized, scalable, distributed applications, DevOps, automation, and continuous deployment
* Experience building critical software applications in highly regulated sectors
* Affinity for aviation in general
What we offer:
* 25 vacation days, including Christmas and New Year’s Eves
* Hybrid and remote work policies tailored to your needs
* A beautiful office in central Madrid, near Alonso Martinez
* Annual budget for learning, conferences, books, and courses
* Competitive compensation, reviewed yearly, with a personal growth plan
If this position and our mission resonate with you, we look forward to hearing from you! Please send your resume and the position you are applying for to the provided email address.
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