Senior Software Engineer, Parallel Systems

• This role requires deep expertise in systems programming and the ability to build robust, efficient software solutions
• 5+ years of experience in backend or systems-level software development
• Expertise in C, C++, Rust, or other systems programming languages
• Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, and concurrency models
• Experience building highly available, high-performance systems
• Proficiency with Linux environments, low-level system interactions, and memory management
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills for complex distributed systems

Desirable

• Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build, and optimize critical system applications. You will work on high-performance backend systems that empower our rail vehicles to navigate the rail network safely and securely, as well as interface with customer’s train control systems
• Design and implement high-performance, low-latency backend systems for critical train control applications
• Develop and maintain system-level software written primarily in Rust
• Optimize existing codebases for scalability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect fault-tolerant and distributed systems
• Ensure software meets security, compliance, and performance standards
• Conduct performance profiling, debugging, and system diagnostics for complex issues
• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and best practices within the team