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Junior Rust Developer Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Software Dev Engineer II - AMZ9971138

Boston, MA · On-site

$143.70K - $194.40K/yr

Mentor junior development engineers. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent ... Java, Perl, Rust, or Python; and Object Oriented Design. Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity ...

... Rust, and React/Typescript design and development. * Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with junior-level ICs all the way to technology, product, and business executives.

Lead Perception Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$112.10K - $147.70K/yr

... junior team members. * Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including mechanical ... Expert-level proficiency in Python, C++ and/or Rust with a focus on writing production-grade, well ...

Lead Perception Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$112.10K - $147.70K/yr

... junior team members. * Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including mechanical ... Expert-level proficiency in Python, C++ and/or Rust with a focus on writing production-grade, well ...

... junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity • Eligible to obtain and ... Rust and/or Go • Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React • ...

Senior Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$133.10K - $175.40K/yr

... junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity • Eligible to obtain and ... Rust and/or Go • Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React • ...

Senior Software Engineer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$128.80K - $169.80K/yr

... junior team members effectively, building team cohesion and capacity • Eligible to obtain and ... Rust and/or Go • Experience writing frontend applications using Typescript and React • ...

... Rust, and React/Typescript design and development. * Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with junior-level ICs all the way to technology, product, and business executives.

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How much do junior rust developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior rust developer in Massachusetts is $97,172.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,200.00 and $95,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Junior Rust Developer job?

A Junior Rust Developer is an entry-level software developer specializing in the Rust programming language. They assist in building and maintaining software applications, often focusing on system programming, backend development, or performance-critical applications. Responsibilities typically include writing clean and efficient Rust code, debugging, testing, and collaborating with senior developers. Junior Rust Developers are expected to have a basic understanding of Rust’s ownership model, memory safety, and concurrency features. They may work in industries such as finance, blockchain, gaming, or systems programming while learning best practices and improving their coding skills.

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

To thrive as a Junior Rust Developer, you need a good grasp of Rust programming fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and a relevant educational background in computer science or software engineering. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, basic knowledge of Cargo (Rust’s package manager), and experience using collaborative development tools are typically required. Effective teamwork, a willingness to learn, and clear communication help you integrate into development teams and adapt to evolving project requirements. These skills and traits ensure you can contribute to codebases efficiently while continuing to grow in a rapidly evolving technical environment.

What kinds of projects and daily tasks can I expect as a Junior Rust Developer?

As a Junior Rust Developer, you’ll often work on writing, testing, and maintaining Rust code alongside more experienced team members. Your tasks may include fixing bugs, implementing new features, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as QA, DevOps, and product management. You’ll also spend time learning best practices, exploring Rust libraries and frameworks, and gradually taking on more complex responsibilities as your skills grow. This hands-on experience helps you build expertise in Rust while contributing to real-world software projects.
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Junior RUST Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)

Junior RUST Embedded Software Engineer (cleared)

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Dedham, MA • Hybrid

$110.24K - $117K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago


General Dynamics Mission Systems rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

75th of 183 rated software companies


Job description

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.


Make the world’s most advanced Cybersecurity and Encryption products even smarter

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a RUST Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences:

  • Actual experience working in the RUST development language
  • Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
  • Model-based development, preferably Rhapsody.
  • Extensive experience with Object Oriented design and programming, preferably in UML and RUST.
  • Familiarity with C and C++
  • Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
  • ARM virtualization extensions, preferably Hypervisor.

Nice to have:

  • Hypervisor Technology
  • Linux
  • Rhapsody
  • UML
  • Device drivers

What sets you apart:  

  • Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
  • Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.
  • Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership.
  • Ability to turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging.
  • Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs (including on-site gym), employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits
 

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site.While on-site, you will be a part of the Dedham team.

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This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
USD $110,241.00 - USD $117,000.00 /Yr.

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!


Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans


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