Proxybase | Backend Systems Engineer (Rust)
Location: Remote, Global
Type: Full-Time
Source: Hacker News
About Proxybase
I’m the founder of Proxybase. We’re building a SOCKS5 proxy network focused on transparency and ethical sourcing in the residential proxy market.
The residential proxy industry has a rough history. Some providers rely on hidden background scrapers bundled into TV firmware or mobile apps, while others use payout systems that can hold provider funds for months. We’re trying to build something better:
- Open-source clients: Our GUI and CLI are fully open source, so anyone can inspect and audit what runs on their device.
- Explicit consent: Providers knowingly opt in. No stealth bundling.
- Fair, fast payouts: The minimum payout is $1, sent directly to provider wallets in USD stablecoins. We do not hold funds to earn interest on them.
Note: If you applied last month and haven’t heard back yet, we apologize for the delay. We are actively reviewing those applications alongside this new batch.
The Role
We’re hiring a Backend Systems Engineer with Rust experience to help build:
- Asynchronous SOCKS5 routing infrastructure
- Daemon and node orchestration
- Automated bandwidth-allocation pipelines
Technical Stack
- Languages: Rust
- Frameworks/Libraries: Tokio, Axum
- Protocols: SOCKS5
- Infrastructure: Linux systemd daemons, SQLite
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary plus equity.
- Payment: USD or stablecoin payment options available.
- Work Environment: Fully remote, async-friendly, and flexible time zones.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in building infrastructure for an industry that needs better standards, email jobs@proxybase.xyz with:
- Your GitHub profile
- Your résumé
- A short note about what you’ve been working on recently