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Controls Firmware Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$55 - $70/hr

Open to entry level candidates with strong C/C++ experience! As a Controls Firmware Engineer, you ... Experience with Rust for systems programming in embedded or performance-critical environments.

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How much do entry level rust developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level rust developer in San Jose, CA is $117,510.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,400.00 and $124,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Entry Level Rust Developer job?

An Entry Level Rust Developer job involves writing, testing, and debugging software using the Rust programming language. Developers in this role typically work on performance-critical applications such as systems programming, backend services, or embedded systems. Responsibilities may include learning best practices, collaborating with senior developers, and contributing to code reviews. Employers often seek candidates with a basic understanding of Rust, software development principles, and version control (e.g., Git). This role is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience and grow their expertise in Rust development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Entry Level Rust Developer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Rust Developer, you need a strong foundation in Rust programming, understanding of basic software engineering principles, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field is often preferred. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, collaborative platforms like GitHub, and popular Rust libraries and frameworks is highly beneficial. Effective communication, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies help entry-level developers stand out. These qualities ensure you can contribute meaningfully to projects, adapt to evolving requirements, and collaborate effectively within engineering teams.

What kinds of projects or tasks does an Entry Level Rust Developer typically work on?

Entry Level Rust Developers usually assist with developing and maintaining backend services, command-line tools, or parts of larger distributed systems using the Rust language. You might be assigned to fix bugs, write APIs, participate in code reviews, or help optimize existing code for performance and reliability. Most teams follow an agile workflow, so you’ll regularly collaborate with more experienced developers, testers, and possibly cross-functional teams. Over time, you'll gain opportunities to tackle more complex features and take on increased responsibility as you expand your skill set and knowledge of Rust ecosystems.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Rust Developer job openings in San Jose, CA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,510 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Software Engineer, Developer Relations

Exa Labs

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Exa Developer Relations Engineer

Exa is building a search engine from scratch to serve every AI agent. We build massive-scale infrastructure to crawl the web, train state-of-the-art embedding models to process it, and design super high performant vector databases in rust to search over it. If you like compute, we also own a $5M H200 GPU cluster (and soon 5x'ing that) and regularly spin up batchjobs with tens of thousands of machines.

DevRel Engineers play a crucial role in connecting Exa to the world. We're building an API to all knowledge unlike any that has ever existed and the people need to know - through demos, tweets, hackathons, API docs, and more. Want to get the world excited about the next-gen of search?

Who You Are

  • You are a strong engineer, and can quickly ship high quality, viral applets in React/Node

  • You understand the developer community inside and out — you're deeply plugged into the latest trends, speak the language, and can create technical content and experiences that resonate with the people who matter.

  • You've built and shipped tools/projects that have gone viral

  • You have engineering experience with APIs and care deeply about designing them well

  • You're excited to wear many hats (frontend, social media, marketing, support, etc)

  • You care about the problem of finding high quality knowledge and recognize how important this is for the world

What You'll Do

  • Create and demo viral applets that showcase how Exa's search powers next-gen applications

  • Create the greatest API documentation of all time: GPT-4 chat with the documentation is an example interface

  • Manage our social media relationship with developers

  • Create a banger Exa hackathon

This is an in-person opportunity in San Francisco. We're happy to sponsor international candidates (e.g., STEM OPT, OPT, H1B, O1, E3). In addition to premium healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision), we also offer fertility benefits and a monthly wellness stipend to all of our employees.

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