Senior Backend Engineer – TikTok-Style Video Infrastructure (Rust)

Company DescriptionOleOleOleOle is building a global football super app combining social networking, messaging, live scores, short-form video, gambling, commerce, payments, translation, and mini programs into a single ecosystem focused entirely on football.The vision is to create the first true “WeChat for football” — a platform where fans, clubs, brands, leagues, sportsbooks, creators, and merchants can communicate, transact, and engage directly inside one global environment.Unlike traditional social media platforms, OleOle is built specifically for sports fans and designed around communication, real-time engagement, commerce, and community.The platform combines elements of:Twitter/X style social conversationTikTok-style short-form videoWhatsApp-style messaginglive score platformsprogrammable commercemini program ecosystems similar to WeChatAll integrated into a single football-first platform.Core Platform VisionOleOle is designed around several key ideas:Communication FirstFans can communicate directly with:clubsbrandssportsbookscreatorsmedia companiesother fansthrough follows, messaging, sharing, comments, and real-time translated conversations.Mini Program EcosystemOleOle is building a mini program platform that allows brands and partners to launch experiences directly inside the platform without requiring fans to download separate applications.Initial mini program categories include:GamesNewsMerchandiseTicket SalesVIP HospitalityGamblingFans can:follow or unfollow mini programscommunicate directly with brandsshare mini programs with friendsreceive translated content automaticallyBrands can communicate directly with followers within platform communication limits designed to prevent spam and preserve user experience.Real-Time TranslationA core component of the platform is AI-driven real-time translation across conversations, content, video, messaging, and mini programs.The goal is to remove language barriers between global football fans and allow mini programs to operate across dozens of languages automatically.This creates a global communication layer connecting fans, clubs, brands, and creators worldwide.Wallet + Payments InfrastructureOleOle includes an integrated Wallet ID and payment infrastructure powering:commercerewardsgamblingdigital collectiblesmini program transactionscreator payoutsThe platform is designed around programmable commerce and frictionless fan engagement.Technology StackOleOle is being built as a native Rust platform focused on:scalabilityperformancereal-time communicationlow-latency systemsglobal infrastructurepaymentssocial engagementvideo deliveryThe company is also building:AI translation systemsfootball history AI infrastructuredeveloper platformsmini program toolingprogrammable payment railsThe Long-Term VisionOleOle’s long-term vision is to become the global operating system for football fans:social networkingcommunicationcommercegaminggamblingcontentticketingrewardsprogrammable fan experiencesall inside one interconnected ecosystem.OleOle – Where Fans Kick OffJob DescriptionSenior Rust Engineer – Short-Form Video Feed InfrastructureOleOle is building a global football super app combining social networking, messaging, live scores, short-form video, gambling, commerce, payments, translation, and mini programs into a single platform focused entirely on football fans worldwide.We are looking for a senior Rust engineer to help architect and build the short-form video infrastructure powering the platform.This role is focused specifically on:TikTok-style video feedsvideo ingestion pipelinestranscoding systemsmedia delivery infrastructureplayback optimizationrecommendation and engagement systemsupload systemsscalable video APIsCDN and streaming optimizationreal-time media infrastructureThis is not a generic backend role.The platform combines elements of:TikTokInstagram ReelsYouTube Shortslive football contentsocial engagementreal-time translated communicationinside a football-focused ecosystem.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and build scalable short-form video infrastructureArchitect video ingestion and transcoding pipelinesOptimize playback performance across mobile and webDesign scalable media delivery systemsBuild APIs supporting high-volume video engagementHelp architect recommendation and engagement systemsWork on low-latency media infrastructureCollaborate with frontend, mobile, AI, and platform engineersHelp optimize infrastructure for global fan engagement at scaleTechnical EnvironmentOleOle is being built primarily in Rust.Rust is a critical requirement for this role due to:performanceconcurrencymedia pipeline efficiencyscalabilitylow-latency infrastructurehigh-volume content delivery requirementsThe platform architecture is expected to include:Rust backend servicesdistributed media infrastructurescalable upload pipelinestranscoding systemsreal-time streaming infrastructureCDN optimizationevent-driven systemsrecommendation infrastructureAI translation systemshigh-scale engagement systemsWhat We’re BuildingOleOle’s vision is to become the global operating system for football fans.The platform combines:social networkingmessagingshort-form videolive scoresgamblingcommercemini programsAI translationfootball history AIinside one interconnected ecosystem.A major focus of the platform is real-time fan engagement through video, social interaction, and globally translated content.Fans should be able to:upload and share football content instantlyconsume short-form football video globallyinteract socially around matches and clubsreceive translated video content and engagementparticipate in football conversations in real timeIdeal BackgroundsThis role may be a strong fit for engineers with experience related to:TikTokYouTubeTwitchInstagram Reelsvideo streaming platformsmedia infrastructurelarge-scale content delivery systemsreal-time streaming systemsCompensationCompensation is currently deferred until funding closes. Equity and token participation may be available for the right candidate.OleOle – Where Fans Kick OffQualificationsQualifications – Senior Rust Engineer – Short-Form Video Feed InfrastructureRequired Technical ExperienceStrong Rust backend engineering experienceExperience designing scalable distributed systemsExperience building high-scale APIsExperience with media or video infrastructureExperience working with real-time systemsStrong understanding of concurrency and low-latency infrastructureExperience building scalable content delivery systemsExperience optimizing backend performance for high-volume trafficStrong understanding of scalable media pipelinesPreferred ExperienceExperience with one or more of the following is highly preferred:Video ingestion pipelinesVideo transcoding systemsStreaming infrastructureCDN optimizationShort-form video feed systemsRecommendation or engagement systemsReal-time media deliveryUpload and processing pipelinesDistributed event systemsLarge-scale consumer platformsHigh-concurrency backend systemsIdeal BackgroundsThis role may be a strong fit for engineers with experience related to:TikTokYouTubeTwitchInstagram Reelsmedia delivery infrastructurestreaming platformsscalable video systemsreal-time content delivery systemsAdditional Preferred SkillsExperience with FFmpeg or media processing pipelinesExperience with WebRTC or streaming technologiesExperience with scalable caching systemsExperience with distributed databasesExperience with pub/sub infrastructureExperience with cloud-native infrastructureExperience building globally distributed systemsExperience with recommendation systems or engagement rankingExperience with AI-assisted moderation or translation systemsExperience working in startup environmentsInterest in sports, football, or fan engagement productsSoft SkillsStrong product thinkingAbility to work independently in an early-stage startup environmentComfortable helping shape architecture from the ground upComfortable operating with evolving product requirementsStrong communication and collaboration skillsInterest in ambitious long-term platform designAdditional InformationSolutions not problems .Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices, lets build something better!Ability to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies. Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities and general growing pains of an early-stage technology companyAn exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-managementUnderstanding of football and international sports a huge plusOle Ole is located in beautiful Austin Texas, however, this role requires some travel we are privately held and rapidly growing!