Systems Engineer (Europe)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Systems Engineer in Europe.As a Systems Engineer, you will work at the forefront of high-performance networking and decentralized systems, contributing directly to a privacy-focused network protocol. You'll own critical components of the protocol and infrastructure, optimizing performance, reliability, and security across all layers of the network stack. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in networking, low-level system design, and Rust programming. You will collaborate with a highly skilled, distributed team in a fully remote environment, continuously improving systems while contributing to open-source projects. This position offers the chance to solve complex technical challenges and make a measurable impact on a next-generation decentralized network.AccountabilitiesDesign, build, and maintain core components of a high-performance decentralized network protocolOptimize packet processing, runtime systems, P2P networking, and other networking subsystemsWrite and maintain code in Rust, ensuring reliability, provability, and benchmarked performanceCollaborate closely with team members to analyze, debug, and resolve complex networking and system issuesContribute to open-source repositories, maintaining high standards of documentation and code qualityImprove network performance at all levels, from single functions to entire subsystemsDevelop tools and solutions that enhance productivity and system reliability for the engineering teamRequirementsStrong experience with networking concepts, protocols, and UDP-based systemsProficient in Rust and comfortable working in low-level system codeDemonstrated ability to analyze and optimize network performance to high throughput levelsStrong problem-solving skills with a passion for debugging complex, distributed systemsAbility to work independently in a fully remote, distributed team environmentExcellent documentation habits and willingness to read and learn from peer-produced technical contentFamiliarity with decentralized systems or P2P networking is a plusEnthusiasm for contributing to open-source projects and privacy-focused technologiesBenefitsRemote-first role with team members distributed across multiple European countriesFlexible working hours to support work-life balance and personal commitmentsUnlimited vacation policy to encourage rest and well-beingTeam retreats twice a year and opportunities for smaller in-person work sessionsHardware allowance to equip you with the tools needed for high productivityEducation and conference allowance for continuous learning and skill developmentWork in an open-source, innovative, and privacy-driven environment impacting the future of secure networkingJobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.Thank you for your interest!