Performance Engineer

Overview

Sourcedev is hiring a full-time Performance Engineer to work in London, United Kingdom. The role focuses on pushing the speed limits of Rust, Linux, and I/O to optimize SourceFS, a high-performance virtual filesystem designed for device makers. Visa sponsorship may be offered for suitable candidates.

Requirements

Applicants need a deep understanding of computer architecture including CPU caches, memory barriers, SIMD, and system calls. Candidates should have proven experience writing hyper-optimized code in Rust, C, C++, or similar languages, though prior experience with Rust is not required if there is a willingness to learn. The position requires a performance systems mindset, an interest in large-scale build systems and developer tooling, and an impact-driven approach to solving developer friction points.