Lead Rust Software Engineer

Required skills: Rust, Distributed systems, low-latency systems, System Design, Concurrency, QuestDB, Linux We are seeking a Lead Rust Software Engineer to join a team consolidating UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQG into a unified platform, building the distributed cache/memory model that distributes market and reference data at ultra-low latency. This role directly supports the broader canonical data model effort, delivering normalized and low-latency versions of transaction, market, and reference data. Responsibilities Design and build a distributed caching layer for high-throughput, low-latency market data distribution Leverage QuestDB to support fast data access across the platform Collaborate with technical leads on architecture and integration decisions Support consolidation of feed handlers and connectivity layers across UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQG Define data models and schemas to support normalized market and reference data Optimize memory management and concurrency patterns for ultra-low latency workloads Participate in code reviews and mentor team members on distributed systems best practices Requirements 5+ years of experience in Rust with a background in distributed systems Experience building low-latency, high-throughput systems Knowledge of time-series databases such as QuestDB, KDB, or InfluxDB Understanding of capital markets / market data, including equities, derivatives, futures & options Proficiency in system design for scalable, fault-tolerant architectures Familiarity with Linux performance tuning and profiling tools Proficiency in English at a B2+ level Nice to have Experience with streaming/messaging systems such as Kafka Familiarity with FIX protocol Golang experience We offer We gather like-minded people: Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: Career development programs Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS) English classes We cover it all: Stable pay Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) Referral bonuses up to $2,000 Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: Benefits listed above are available to employees only We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.