Proxybase | Backend Systems Engineer (Rust) | Remote, Global | Full-Time

Hi HN,
I’m the founder of Proxybase [0]. We’re building a SOCKS5 proxy network focused on transparency and ethical sourcing in the residential proxy market.
A quick note for anyone who applied last month: thank you to everyone who reached out. We received far more strong applications than expected, and between running day-to-day operations and working through the backlog, we took much longer to reply than we should have.
If you applied last month and haven’t heard back yet, I’m sorry for the delay. We’re actively reviewing those applications alongside this new batch.
Why Proxybase?
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 [1] and CLI [2] 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.
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
Stack: Rust, Tokio, Axum, SOCKS5, Linux systemd daemons, SQLite
Location: Fully remote, async-friendly, flexible time zones
Compensation: Competitive salary plus equity. USD or stablecoin payment options are available.
If you’re interested in building infrastructure for an industry that needs better standards, email [email protected] with your GitHub, résumé, and a short note about what you’ve been working on recently.
I’ll also be around in the comments to answer questions and hear feedback.
[0]: https://proxybase.xyz
[1]: https://github.com/proxybasehq/proxybase-gui
[2]: https://github.com/proxybasehq/proxybase-cli