Remote Software Engineer — Rust Infrastructure & Systems Engineering

Description:

• Edera is seeking a systems-minded Rust Infrastructure & Systems Software Engineer to help build the secure-by-default foundations of container infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and supply chain integrity.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives in environments where correctness, composability, and automation are non-negotiable.
• You will work on foundational tooling that supports reproducible pipelines, trusted build artifacts, and container infrastructure that integrates with cutting-edge security technologies.
• Key responsibilities include building and maintaining Rust-based infrastructure components that form the backbone of CI/CD, testing, and release systems.
• You will design and implement secure build pipelines with verifiable provenance and champion test automation across layers.
• The role involves contributing to container runtime and image builder tooling that interfaces with technologies like eBPF and Linux distros.
• You will develop reusable and declarative test frameworks for validating infrastructure in real-world conditions.
• The position requires embedding deeply with the systems team to ensure build, test, and release workflows are performant, reproducible, and secure by default.
• Collaboration with Kubernetes, Rust, and Linux subsystems is essential to ensure compatibility across container orchestrators, kernel variants, and packaging formats.
• You will solve high-priority issues swiftly and effectively while maintaining clear and empathetic communication with stakeholders.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in systems, infrastructure, or platform engineering roles is required.
• Fluency in Rust is essential, with a strong emphasis on correctness, reliability, and safe systems design.
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Bazel, or similar is necessary.
• A solid understanding of containers, Linux namespaces, rootless technologies, and image formats is required.
• Familiarity with The Update Framework (TUF) or similar secure update and supply chain tooling is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in designing testable infrastructure and automating complex integration environments is necessary.
• Bonus qualifications include experience with Kubernetes internals, build reproducibility, image signing/verification, or systemd/bootstrapping stacks.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $225,000 a year.
• Employees enjoy unlimited PTO, allowing for flexible time off.
• Equity options are available as part of the compensation package.
• Edera provides 100% medical coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• The company promotes a start-up vibe with significant benefits, emphasizing a culture of teamwork, diversity, and continuous learning.