We are looking for an experienced Senior/Lead Rust Developer to join a system software company with strong hardware expertise, specializing in artificial intelligence.

This role focuses on building advanced distributed systems that enable GPU workload co-location and checkpointing/restoration in Kubernetes environments.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed systems, including node-level daemons, dynamic library interceptors, and system-level components to support GPU workload co-location and checkpoint/restore on Kubernetes nodes
• Integrate developed solutions into Kubernetes-based GPU clusters with customized scheduling and resource management behavior
• Develop and maintain lightweight HTTP/gRPC services for component interaction, metric collection, and visualization
• Engineer innovative GPU co-location and checkpoint/restore pipelines to manage GPU workloads efficiently without termination or restarts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of system-level software

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (PhD is a plus)
• Proven experience as a Senior Rust Developer with strong programming and debugging skills
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and asynchronous/distributed system design
• Hands-on experience with system-level development, FFIs, and unsafe Rust components
• Knowledge of CUDA, GPGPU programming, and performance optimization is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Kubernetes APIs, control plane components, and container orchestration is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive, ownership-driven approach

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.

Salary range €4.5K-€6.3K gross, based on your experience and interview results.