Senior Rust Developer

Fortytwo

. Design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable peer-to-peer networking protocols in Rust .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United Arab EmiratesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Rust development for distributed systems and peer-to-peer networking, with a strong focus on security, fault-tolerance, and performance optimization across diverse computing environments. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate decentralized technologies and contribute to open-source initiatives.

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Rust DevelopmentDistributed SystemsNetworking ProtocolsSecurity and Fault-ToleranceDecentralized Technologies

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Hard Skills

RustDistributed SystemsPeer-to-Peer NetworkingNetworking ProtocolsSecurity DesignFault-ToleranceDecentralized AI ConceptsConsensus AlgorithmsCryptographic TechniquesWebAssembly

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesCloud SystemsEdge DevicesOpen-Source Contributions

Industry Keywords

TCP/IPUDPWebRTCLibp2pSwarm Intelligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesRustTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable peer-to-peer networking protocols in Rust
Develop distributed systems that enable decentralized AI nodes to communicate and collaborate effectively
Ensure robust fault-tolerance and resilience in networked systems through testing and optimization
Collaborate with blockchain engineers, protocol developers, and AI researchers to integrate the network layer with Fortytwo's decentralized AI stack
Optimize performance for diverse computing environments, including edge devices and cloud systems
Contribute to open-source projects and documentation that advance Fortytwo's mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in Rust development, with a focus on distributed systems or peer-to-peer networking
Strong understanding of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, WebRTC, and libp2p
Experience in building scalable and resilient distributed systems
Proficient in designing systems with security and fault-tolerance in mind
Familiarity with decentralized technologies, including blockchain, consensus algorithms, and cryptographic techniques
Preferred: Experience with WebAssembly (WASM) and cross-platform Rust development
Preferred: Familiarity with decentralized AI concepts and swarm intelligence
Preferred: Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration frameworks such as Kubernetes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Engage in meaningful AI research – Work on decentralized inference, multi-agent systems, and efficient model deployment with a team that values rigorous, first-principles thinking
Build scalable and sustainable AI – Design AI systems that reduce reliance on massive compute clusters, making advanced models more efficient, accessible, and cost-effective
Collaborate with a highly technical team – Join engineers and researchers who are deeply experienced, intellectually curious, and motivated by solving hard problems
Research-driven environment
Autonomy in work
Opportunity to work on foundational AI challenges
Open-source contribution opportunities