Senior Systems Engineer – High-Performance Data Pipeline (M38 Project)

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with deep experience in C, C++, or Rust, capable of building high-performance data pipelines and custom transform or compression logic from scratch. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working directly with raw binary data, in-memory buffers, and bit-level operations, and has previously developed or optimized codecs, real-time streaming pipelines, or similar performance-critical systems. This engineer must be execution-driven, able to work independently, and confident in rapidly producing a clean, validated proof-of-concept based on a clear technical specification. M38 Challenge (Interview Technical Assessment): As part of the interview process, qualified candidates will complete a short engineering challenge designed to demonstrate their ability to build a minimal data-transform pipeline. The challenge involves writing a compact CLI tool that ingests a sample data file, performs a simple reversible transformation, outputs benchmark metrics, and verifies bit-for-bit fidelity through a decomposition step. This challenge does not reveal any proprietary algorithms, but it allows candidates to demonstrate mastery of buffer handling, performance optimization, reversible transforms, and test-harness construction – the same foundational skills required for the full M38 proof-of-concept. Responsibilities: - Design and implement high-performance data-processing pipelines - Build reversible transform/encode/decode paths with strict fidelity verification - Develop clean benchmarking and performance-testing harnesses - Work directly with raw binary data, memory buffers, and low-level operations - Collaborate with technical leadership to refine transform architecture - Deliver clear, well-structured code suitable for rapid evaluation and scaling Qualifications: - 7+ years of systems engineering or low-level performance programming - Expert proficiency in C, C++, or Rust - Demonstrated experience with custom compression, transform pipelines, or codec development - Strong understanding of CPU/memory performance, buffers, and data structures - Ability to independently deliver functional prototypes under tight timelines - Experience with real-time or streaming systems is strongly preferred Please submit your resume, a brief summary of relevant projects, and any links to code samples or past work. Company DescriptionM38 Quantum is a breakthrough deep-technology company developing next-generation data-efficiency architecture that has the potential to redefine how AI, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computing systems operate. Our work centers on M38 — a foundational leap beyond traditional compression and data-processing methods — enabling unprecedented speed, fidelity, and scalability across modern digital systems. We are a focused, mission-driven team building technology that sits at the edge of what’s possible, and every engineer who joins us plays a direct role in shaping solutions that can transform entire industries. If you want to work where innovation is real, impact is immediate, and your contributions truly matter, M38 Quantum is that place. Apply tot his job Apply tot his job