Rust Developer

Nexus Studios is seeking a Senior Rust Developer to architect and build a high-performance real-time streaming platform for a new XR sports and entertainment engagement product. This role involves developing core backend infrastructure for live, fan-facing experiences with demanding real-time performance. You will build scalable streaming services, data synchronization systems, and APIs to support frontend XR applications, working closely with technical leads to deliver a robust, performant backend from MVP through launch and live operations.

Must Have

• Design and implement core Rust-based streaming architecture for async services.
• Build real-time data streaming pipelines with gRPC and HTTP/2.0.
• Develop comprehensive serialization/deserialization systems.
• Create scalable microservices architecture for peak traffic loads.
• Integrate with external data APIs for real-time data ingestion.
• Collaborate with frontend teams on data and streaming contracts.
• Support development with tooling, documentation, and code review.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including distributed systems.
• High-level Rust development experience with async/await and ownership models.
• Proven experience with Rust web frameworks for high-throughput async services.
• Strong background in API service development (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
• Experience building high-performance data streaming systems with backpressure handling.
• Track record of designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with observability tools and operational monitoring in Rust applications.

Good to Have

• AWS experience with ECS/Fargate, Lambda, and core networking services.
• Understanding of XR/VR data requirements and low-latency streaming constraints.
• Background in live event streaming systems or time-critical data processing.
• Experience with Rust gRPC implementations (tonic, grpcio) and protobuf code generation.
• Collaborative experience with external platform teams or co-development environments.

Rust Developer

Location: Remote - able to work 9am - 6pm EST

Type: Long term contract

Start Date: Immediate start - June 2026

Nexus Studios is a global creative studio working with award-winning directors across animation, artful live-action and immersive to redefine the boundaries of entertainment. Our work has received accolades from BAFTA, Emmy, Grammy, Academy Awards to name a few. We work with the world’s leading cultural brands and have a deep rooted history in innovation, XR and crafted storytelling.

The Role:

We are seeking a Senior Rust Developer to architect and build a high-performance real-time streaming platform for a new XR sports and entertainment engagement product. This role focuses on developing the core backend infrastructure that powers live, fan-facing experiences with demanding real-time performance requirements. You'll be responsible for building scalable streaming services, data synchronization systems, and APIs that support our frontend XR applications built with Kotlin.

This is a live, fan-facing product—not content delivery. The technical infrastructure must support real-time streaming performance, time-critical data synchronization across multiple clients, and seamless integration with external data APIs. You'll work closely with a technical lead and technology director to deliver a robust, performant backend that evolves from MVP through launch and live operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement the core Rust-based streaming architecture for high-performance async services.
• Build real-time data streaming pipelines with gRPC and HTTP/2.0 for low-latency fan engagement features
• Develop comprehensive serialization/deserialization systems for efficient data exchange
• Create scalable microservices architecture that can handle peak event traffic loads
• Integrate with external data APIs and partner systems, managing real-time data ingestion and processing
• Collaborate with frontend teams to define efficient data and streaming contracts
• Support the development team with tooling, documentation, and code review processes

What You Will Bring:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including time with distributed systems
• High-level Rust development experience with deep understanding of async/await, ownership models, and zero-copy performance optimization
• Proven experience with Rust web frameworks for high-throughput async services
• Strong background in API service development, in REST, GraphQL, gRPC
• Experience building high-performance data streaming systems with backpressure handling and flow control
• Track record of designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures that handle variable load patterns
• Familiarity with observability tools and operational monitoring in Rust applications
• Are excited by the challenge of building for live, high-emotion moments and performance under pressure

Preferred Experience / Bonus Points:

• AWS experience with ECS/Fargate, Lambda, and core networking services
• Understanding of XR/VR data requirements and low-latency streaming constraints.
• Background in live event streaming systems or time-critical data processing
• Experience with Rust gRPC implementations (tonic, grpcio) and protobuf code generation
• Collaborative experience with external platform teams or co-development environments

A passion for live storytelling, and what immersive platforms can unlock for fandom

This is a Nexus-led role focused on backend systems architecture, working within a highly collaborative, partner-facing development environment. You'll help define not just what we build, but how we architect it—shaping our streaming infrastructure, data synchronization strategies, and the evolution of a platform with global reach.

If you're excited about building high-performance Rust systems for the next generation of immersive media experiences, we'd love to talk.

Nexus Studios is proud to work with extraordinary talent as an equal opportunity employer. We embrace individuals of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, age, abilities or sexual preferences. Our recruitment process is merit-based, ensuring fair treatment to every applicant.