Software Engineer – Rust / C++ (Systems & Networking)
We invite a dynamic and motivated individual to apply for the position. The job holder will report to the Director of Engineering
Role Overview:
You will work on systems, backend, and networking-related components written primarily in Rust, supporting reliable and efficient data transfer services used in enterprise environments. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and deepen your understanding of performance, reliability, and real-world network behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop backend, systems and networking-related features using Rust.
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Contribute to production-quality software through merge requests, code reviews, CI pipelines, and unit/integration testing.
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Learn about and contribute to performance, reliability, and observability using existing tools and benchmarks.
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Write and maintain clear documentation, comments, and short design notes.
Core Requirements:
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Hands-on experience in Rust, or strong experience in another systems language (e.g. C/C++) with the ability to learn Rust quickly.
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Hands-on experience writing non-trivial code, demonstrated through open-source contributions, commercial projects, internships, or substantial personal projects. Coursework-only experience is usually not sufficient unless accompanied by substantial project work..
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Familiarity with Linux development environments and basic command-line tools.
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Basic understanding of network programming concepts such as sockets or client-server communication.
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Exposure to modern development workflows, including Git/GitLab, merge requests, code review, and CI pipelines.
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Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and gradually take responsibility for assigned work.
Minimum Qualifications:
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B.Sc., B.Eng., or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Engineering, or related disciplines
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Languages Requirements:
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Able to participate in technical discussions in at least one of English or Mandarin.
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Able to write technical documents clearly in English.
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Ability to speak Cantonese is preferred, but not required.
Growth & Learning:
This role is designed for engineers who want to grow in Rust systems development, networking, and production-quality engineering practices. You will receive mentorship and take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
Compensation & Career Development:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and capability and is open to discussion. We provide a clear technical growth path and long-term development opportunities.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV (English or Chinese) along with links to relevant work, such as GitHub repositories, technical blogs, or project descriptions that demonstrate your interest and experience in systems or backend development.
About n-hop technologies:
n-hop technologies is a leading technology company at the forefront of innovation in the field of data processing and network acceleration. We pioneered network coding theory and is the inventor of Batched Sparse Code (BATS), an efficient implementation of network coding. Our mission is to revolutionize the way data is processed, stored, and transmitted, empowering organizations to achieve unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and scalability. We are the winner of some significant global awards and have been granted various patents (http://www.n-hop.com): A. 2022 Claude E. Shannon Award – the highest honor in Information Theory B. 2021 IEEE Richard W. Hamming Medal (Citation: For fundamental contributions to information theory and pioneering network coding and its applications) C. 2019 Gold Medal with Congratulations from the Jury at the 47th International Exhibition of Invention of Geneva D. 2018 ACM SIGMOBILE Test-of-Time Paper Award
