Hybrid Performance Engineer, Rust

at Adaptive ML

• Job title: Performance Engineer, Rust
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Distributed Systems, Rust
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Performance Engineer developing foundational technology for an AI startup focused on deployment of LLMs in production. Combines high-performance software engineering with scalable infrastructure responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build the foundational technology powering Adaptive ML, with a relentless focus on high-performance software engineering;
• Write production-grade Rust, combining correctness, performance, and robustness across large-scale distributed systems;
• Identify and resolve complex bugs at the intersection of software and hardware correctness in distributed environments;
• Contribute to the product roadmap by identifying promising trends and surfacing high-impact technical findings;
• Engage with research developments in generative AI and reinforcement learning to inform engineering decisions;
• Report clearly on your work to a distributed, collaborative team with a strong bias for asynchronous written communication;
• Partner with teammates across engineering, research, and product to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

Requirements

• A M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Computer Science, or equivalent demonstrated experience in software engineering, preferably with a focus on machine learning;
• Strong Rust skills, or a clear inclination to develop them — especially in distributed systems where performance is key;
• Contributions to relevant open-source projects, such as efficient model implementations or reinforcement learning libraries;
• Passionate about the future of generative AI, and eager to build foundational technology that helps machines deliver more singular experiences.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance covering health, dental, and vision;
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching (or equivalent);
• Unlimited PTO — we strongly encourage at least 5 weeks each year;
• Mental health, wellness, and personal development stipend.