System Development Engineer

  •  Reference Number: 407850
  •  Posted: 08/14/2026
  •  Job Type: Contract

Our client, a leading organization in cloud infrastructure and service optimization, is seeking a System Development Engineer to join their team. As a System Development Engineer, you will be part of the innovative engineering department supporting large-scale service migration and performance enhancement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and excellent collaboration abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: System Development Engineer (DRAM Memory Optimization - Rustification & Service Migration)

Location: Seattle, WA

Pay Range:$70-75/hr on w2
 

What's the Job?

  • Lead end-to-end migration of services from Java to Rust to optimize memory and latency performance.
  • Design and define type hierarchies, module boundaries, and API contracts to facilitate efficient service migration.
  • Implement, validate, and optimize Rust-based services, ensuring functional equivalence with existing systems.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute safe rollouts, monitor performance, and manage rollback procedures.
  • Document reusable learnings, create migration guides, and improve frameworks to streamline future migrations.

What's Needed?

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5-7+ years of experience developing and operating backend services in large-scale production environments.
  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, and maintaining production Rust applications, including ownership, borrowing, and async runtimes.
  • Proficiency in performance and memory optimization techniques, profiling, benchmarking, and reducing memory footprints.
  • Experience with service migration or rewriting services across languages, ensuring API compatibility and functional correctness.

What's in it for me?

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge service optimization initiatives that impact millions of users.
  • Collaborate with a talented and diverse team of engineers committed to innovation and excellence.
  • Gain experience with advanced cloud infrastructure tools and frameworks.
  • Contribute to scalable solutions that improve system performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental Plan
  • Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account
  • Health Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Business Travel Insurance
  • 401(k), Plus Match
  • Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions.

Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.

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