Scientific Games is the global leader in lottery games, sports betting and technology, and the partner of choice for government lotteries. From cutting-edge backend systems to exciting entertainment experiences and trailblazing retail and digital solutions, we elevate play every day. We push game designs to the next level and are pioneers in data analytics and iLottery. Built on a foundation of trusted partnerships, Scientific Games combines relentless innovation, legendary performance, and unwavering security to responsibly propel the global lottery industry ever forward.
Position SummaryRust Backend Developer
Experience: 8 to 12 Years
Education: Minimum: B.Tech / B.E
Education Type: Full Time
Position Overview:
· We are looking for a hands-on Lead Engineer with strong expertise in Rust and backend web application development.
· The role is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
· The candidate will work closely with architects, product teams, QA, DevOps, and engineering leadership.
· The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Rust, APIs, databases, performance optimization, and production-grade backend systems.
Required Skills & Competencies:
· 8–12 years of experience in software engineering and backend application development.
· Strong hands-on expertise in Rust programming language and backend web application development.
· Good understanding of Rust concepts including ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, traits, error handling, and concurrency.
· Experience building REST APIs, service-based applications, database integrations, and production backend systems.
· Strong debugging, profiling, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills:
· Experience with microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or message queues.
· Exposure to Docker, CI/CD pipelines would be an added advantage.
· Experience in enterprise product development / GCC environments and Agile / Scrum teams.
· Strong ownership mindset with ability to lead technical execution in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Backend Engineering Leadership:
o Lead the design and development of scalable backend services and web application components.
o Provide technical guidance through solution design, code reviews, and engineering best practices.
o Collaborate with architects and product teams to convert business requirements into technical solutions.
o Drive clean coding practices, maintainable design patterns, and secure backend engineering standards.
· Rust Backend Development:
o Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Rust.
o Build reliable, memory-safe, and high-performance server-side application components.
o Implement REST APIs, service interfaces, error handling, concurrency, and asynchronous processing.
o Use Rust ecosystem frameworks, libraries, and tools to deliver maintainable backend solutions.
· API, Services & Integration
o Design and implement REST APIs, service contracts, and integration patterns.
o Integrate backend services with databases, internal systems, external APIs, and third-party platforms.
o Define efficient request handling, authentication, authorization, and error response flows.
o Support troubleshooting of complex backend, integration, and production issues.
· Engineering Excellence:
o Mentor engineers on Rust programming, backend design, API development, and secure coding practices.
o Promote CI/CD, automation, reliable build processes, and release engineering practices.
o Evaluate and recommend backend frameworks, tools, libraries, and development practices.
o Continuously improve engineering productivity, code quality, system reliability, and product delivery.
o Direct contribution to application Performance, Scalability & Reliability
QualificationsSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
Skills Required
- 8-12 years of experience in software engineering and backend application development.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Rust programming language and backend web application development.
- Good understanding of Rust concepts including ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, traits, error handling, and concurrency.
- Experience building REST APIs, service-based applications, database integrations, and production backend systems.
- Strong debugging, profiling, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum B.Tech / B.E degree (Full Time).
- Experience with microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, or message queues.
- Exposure to Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience in enterprise product development / GCC environments and Agile / Scrum teams.
- Strong ownership mindset with ability to lead technical execution.
Scientific Games Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Scientific Games and has not been reviewed or approved by Scientific Games.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes a solid starting PTO allotment plus a set of paid holidays, with a floating day and paid volunteer time also cited. Some higher‑level roles reference unlimited PTO, indicating added flexibility in certain areas.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company programs emphasize well‑being, recognition, and community and volunteer involvement. Responsibility and sustainability communications consistently highlight these initiatives alongside core benefits.
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Affordable Benefits — Health insurance costs are often described as reasonable or affordable. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available for U.S. roles.
Scientific Games Insights
What We Do
As a global leader in the gaming and lottery industries, Scientific Games' mission is to empower our customers by creating the world's best gaming and lottery experiences. Our casino, interactive and instant lottery games are designed to reach players wherever they are, whenever they want to play, and in any channel they choose: retail, casino or digital. For more than 85 years through our acquired companies, Scientific Games has delivered what customers and players value most: trusted security, creative content, operating efficiencies and innovative technology. Today, we offer customers a fully integrated portfolio of technology platforms, robust systems, engaging content and unrivaled professional services. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with nearly 10,000 employees worldwide, we serve our customers from development, manufacturing, printing and commercial facilities on six continents. At Scientific Games, we establish long-term, collaborative relationships with our customers as trusted partners. Such partnerships allow us to build dedicated teams, fortify our knowledge base, and collaborate with our customers to improve our product and service offerings for the benefit of the industry. Our global customer base includes: - Commercial and Tribal Land-Based Casinos - Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Operators - U.S. and International Lotteries (Government Sponsored and Private) - Central Determination Gaming Jurisdictions - Licensed Betting Operators - Licensed Online Casino Operators - Social Sites Offering Online Free-To-Play Casino Games
