Travoom is the innovative marketplace for exhilarating bucket list travel experiences. We are actively seeking an exceptional Lead Backend Rust Engineer to join our dedicated core engineering team. This pivotal role involves spearheading the development of high-performance backend services, designing scalable APIs, and crafting robust data pipelines to power our rapidly growing platform. If you’re passionate about building resilient systems in Rust and shaping the future of travel technology, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
October 15, 2025
November 15, 2025
Full-Time / Onsite
📄 Job Responsibilities
- Designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance backend services using Rust.
- Architecting and implementing robust APIs, including both REST and GraphQL endpoints.
- Building and meticulously maintaining scalable PostgreSQL data stores to support our platform.
- Deploying, monitoring, and scaling backend systems effectively on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Actively participating in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering and design to coding, rigorous testing (unit, integration, end-to-end), and seamless release.
- Engaging in optional yet impactful projects, such as designing ETL/ELT data pipelines and developing solutions for large-scale video content processing, storage, and serving on AWS.
📌 Candidate Requirements
- Extensive software engineering experience (7-10+ years), ideally within early-stage startups or high-growth platforms.
- 4+ years of hands-on experience working with Rust in production environments, particularly on scalable web or blockchain-native backends.
- Strong proficiency in production-grade Rust, moving beyond hobby projects.
- A solid, in-depth understanding of REST and GraphQL, including the ability to articulate their trade-offs.
- Demonstrated experience with PostgreSQL database management and optimization.
- Familiarity with essential AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and more.
- Proven experience with agile or scrum workflows and various types of testing methodologies.
- Strong expertise in designing modern, scalable backend architectures from the ground up, encompassing authentication, real-time messaging, microservices, APIs, caching, and database design.
Desirable Skills & Experience (Bonus Points):
- Substantial experience combining Rust with GraphQL.
- Proficiency in ETL/ELT pipeline development.
- Background in processing, storing, or serving large volumes of video content on AWS.
- Expertise with popular Rust frameworks like Actix, Axum, Tokio, or Rocket.
- Experience with WebAssembly, gRPC, or advanced GraphQL implementations.
- Bonus: Experience with blockchain integration, tokenomics, or building in no-fee marketplaces.
📝 How to Apply
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications for the Lead Backend Rust Engineer position is November 15, 2025. We encourage all interested candidates to apply promptly.
Q2: Is this a remote or onsite position?
This is an onsite position based in Austin, United States. We value collaboration within our team.
Q3: What are the primary technologies I’ll be working with?
The core technologies for this role include Rust for backend services, PostgreSQL for data storage, and deploying/scaling systems on AWS. Experience with REST and GraphQL APIs is also crucial.
Q4: What kind of experience is Travoom looking for in this role?
We’re seeking a seasoned software engineer with significant production Rust experience, strong backend architecture design skills, and a passion for building scalable systems. Experience in early-stage startups or high-growth platforms is highly desirable.
