SandboxAQ · 2 months ago
Staff Rust Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$183K/yr - $256K/yr
5+ years expSandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for building the core data collection and integration fabric of the platform, writing high-performance Rust code for various security tools, and mentoring junior engineers.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain our suite of 1P sensors in Rust, focusing on performance, stability, and security
Contribute to the design and implementation of our 3P integration framework, solving challenges related to rate limiting, data ingestion at scale, and state management
Contribute to our SDK to enable seamless integration for partners and customers
Own new features end-to-end, collaborating with Product Managers and TPMs to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver robust solutions
Help mentor one of our junior engineers, providing technical guidance and leveling up the team's Rust expertise
Contribute to our team's culture of ownership, accountability, and diligence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of shipping complex, scalable systems
Demonstrated expertise in Rust for systems-level programming
Deep understanding of low-level OS/system and networking concepts (e.g., filesystems, network protocols, system calls)
Proven ability to design and implement systems that handle data processing at scale
You are skilled at translating complex customer needs into technical requirements and are comfortable working with external stakeholders to solve their challenges
You know how to balance delivering high-quality, production-ready code quickly with long-term maintainability
You thrive in a distributed, multicultural team and can articulate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Optional experience with Java/Kotlin, Golang or Python
Experience in the cybersecurity domain, particularly with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) or antivirus (AV) products
Experience with enterprise security APIs (e.g., CrowdStrike, Splunk, Qualys)
Familiarity with Kafka, KStreams, or other streaming data technologies
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonuses
Equity
Competitive salaries
Stock options depending on employment type
Generous learning opportunities
Medical/dental/vision
Family planning/fertility
PTO (summer and winter breaks)
Financial wellness resources
401(k) plans
Company
SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
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2023 (3)
2022 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$975MKey Investors
Eric Schmidt Angel InvestmentsMichael J. Fox Foundation
2025-04-04Series E· $150M
2024-12-18Series E· $300M
2024-10-29Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer
Joerg Rathenberg
Head Of Marketing
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