Lead Rust/Go Software Engineer w Łódź, Polska

We are seeking a Lead Rust/Go Software Engineer to join a team consolidating UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQG into a unified platform, building the distributed cache/memory model that distributes market and reference data at ultra-low latency. This role directly supports the broader canonical data model effort, delivering normalized and low-latency versions of transaction, market, and reference data. Responsibilities Design and build a distributed caching layer for high-throughput, low-latency market data distributionLeverage QuestDB to support fast data access across the platformCollaborate with technical leads on architecture and integration decisionsSupport consolidation of feed handlers and connectivity layers across UL Link, T-Bricks, and CQGDefine data models and schemas to support normalized market and reference dataOptimize memory management and concurrency patterns for ultra-low latency workloadsParticipate in code reviews and mentor team members on distributed systems best practices Requirements 5+ years of experience in Rust or Go, with a background in distributed systemsExperience building low-latency, high-throughput systemsKnowledge of time-series databases such as QuestDB, KDB, or InfluxDBUnderstanding of capital markets / market data, including equities, derivatives, futures & optionsProficiency in system design for scalable, fault-tolerant architecturesFamiliarity with Linux performance tuning and profiling toolsProficiency in English at a B2+ level Nice to have Experience with streaming/messaging systems such as KafkaFamiliarity with FIX protocol We offer We gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.