Senior Desktop Engineer (Rust)

TL;DR

Senior Desktop Engineer (Rust): Building and optimizing desktop clients (hirify.global Mail, Bridge, Export tool) using cross-platform Rust code for Windows and Linux with an accent on secure coding practices, user experience, and business logic implementation. Focus on architectural decisions, technical leadership, and maintaining high-quality, testable code for vital productivity offerings.

Location: Hybrid in London or Geneva, with teams based in Europe (same timezone +/- 1 hour).

Company

hirify.global is a privacy-focused technology company founded by CERN scientists, providing secure online services like hirify.global Mail and hirify.global VPN to over 100 million users globally, operating as a profitable startup committed to open-source and individual freedom.

What you will do

• Research and assess new technologies, supporting cross-team technical decision making.
• Transform product specifications into technical requirements and lead their successful implementation.
• Implement, deploy, and maintain high-quality user experiences for the hirify.global Mail Desktop App.
• Enhance software development lifecycle, tools, and processes for scalability and developer experience.
• Write clear, concise, and testable code to maintain and elevate codebase quality.
• Manage the scoping, planning, and execution of new features and technical initiatives.

Requirements

• Significant professional experience with Rust programming language, or with very strong background in modern C++ and reasonably complex Rust pet projects.
• Experience in developing high quality, fast, Windows and Linux cross-platform desktop applications.
• Familiarity with different native and cross-platform desktop UI frameworks (e.g. Avalonia UI, Qt, Electron).
• A product mindset with a focus on offering outstanding user experience in a successful business environment.
• Ability to make architectural decisions and contribute to strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills, proven collaborative ability in a team environment, and understanding of secure coding practices.

Nice to have

• Experience with macOS or mobile cross-platform development.
• Familiarity with using unidirectional data-flow (Elm-like) frameworks.
• Experience in B2B, preferably in online privacy and/or productivity contexts.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, up to 30% remote work.
• Offices available in multiple European cities (Geneva, Zurich, Prague, Barcelona, Paris, London, Vilnius, Skopje, and Taipei).
• Stock options, flexible working hours, and comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Various learning opportunities, including training programs, conferences, and events.
• Lunch and snacks provided daily at offices, with support for transport costs.
• Work on open-source projects with a focus on user privacy and community impact.