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Tokenworks Inc

Junior Software Developer

Bronxville, NY · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

We're hiring a junior software developer -- someone early in their career who we intend to grow ... Real programming ability in at least one language -- JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, C, C++, Java, Rust ...

Tristero

Junior Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$80K - $130K/yr

Experience in golang, python, or rust * Familiarity with cryptography or crypto-L2s * Exposure to devops, statistics, and system architecture While helpful, we don't require you to have experience ...

Tristero

Junior Software Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$80K - $130K/yr

Experience in golang, python, or rust * Familiarity with cryptography or crypto-L2s * Exposure to devops, statistics, and system architecture While helpful, we don't require you to have experience ...

Tristero

Junior Software Engineer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$80K - $130K/yr

Experience in golang, python, or rust * Familiarity with cryptography or crypto-L2s * Exposure to devops, statistics, and system architecture While helpful, we don't require you to have experience ...

Dusk

Senior Software Engineer | Backend

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $220K/yr

Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help evolve engineering culture ... Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, Rust or Go (we use Python, Rust, Node) * Experience with ...

Kalshi

Site Reliability Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $250K/yr

Strong interpersonal skills working with engineers from junior to principal levels * Demonstrated ... Experience with Rust, Go and Terraform. * Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure. * Experience working ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior rust in New York is $57,395.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,400.00 and $62,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior Rust?

A Junior Rust job is an entry-level position for developers working with the Rust programming language. It typically involves writing safe and efficient code, debugging, and contributing to projects under the guidance of senior developers. Responsibilities may include developing backend services, working with systems programming, or contributing to open-source projects. Strong fundamentals in Rust, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with concepts like ownership and borrowing are essential.

What does a junior Rust do?

As a Junior Rust developer, you can expect to assist with developing, testing, and maintaining applications or libraries written in Rust, often under the guidance of more experienced engineers. Your typical week may include working on bug fixes, contributing to new features, conducting code reviews, and writing documentation. You'll likely collaborate closely with other developers, participate in team meetings, and learn industry best practices to improve your coding skills. Over time, you'll gradually take on more complex tasks and gain exposure to different aspects of the software development lifecycle.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a junior Rust?

To thrive as a Junior Rust developer, you typically need a solid understanding of the Rust programming language, basic software development principles, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, code editors such as VS Code, and experience with Rust’s Cargo build tool are often expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies help distinguish successful candidates. Mastery of these technical and interpersonal skills ensures you can effectively contribute to team projects and grow within a fast-evolving software development environment.

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Rust Software Engineer (Onsite -- Hicksville NY))

NextGen Coding Company

Hicksville, NY • On-site

$6.0K/mo

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Education: If you did your undergrad in India, save your time and DO NOT APPLY

You will have to submit a W-9 when hired, no OPT, W-8, or other types of sponsorship


Rust Software Engineer (Onsite)

Client: Confidential Startup Client (through NextGen Coding Company)

Location: Hicksville, NY

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday

Work Arrangement: Primarily onsite. Hybrid or remote may be considered after demonstrated performance.


Employment Type: Full-Time (Contract-to-Hire Potential)

Compensation

$6000 a month


Rust Software Engineer

A fast-growing startup is building the next generation of messaging and customer engagement software for the restaurant industry. The platform enables restaurants to communicate with customers through SMS, automate campaigns, manage conversations, and improve customer retention.


The engineering team is small, fast-moving, and highly collaborative. Every engineer contributes directly to product direction and ships production code regularly.


The company is seeking a motivated junior software engineer eager to learn Rust while building production software. Strong mentorship will be available, but candidates should enjoy solving difficult problems independently and moving quickly.


What You'll Build

  • Restaurant text messaging platform
  • Customer engagement tools
  • Marketing automation features
  • Internal operational systems
  • Cloud-native backend services
  • Modern web applications


Responsibilities

  • Develop backend services using Rust
  • Build and maintain frontend applications using Next.js and TypeScript
  • Develop REST APIs and backend integrations
  • Work with AWS infrastructure and cloud services
  • Debug production issues and improve application performance
  • Collaborate closely with founders and senior engineers
  • Participate in product planning and feature discussions
  • Write clean, maintainable production code
  • Learn new technologies quickly and contribute across the stack


Required Qualifications

  • 0–3 years of professional software development experience
  • Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals
  • Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience with React or Next.js
  • Familiarity with Git
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs
  • Basic understanding of SQL databases
  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Willingness to learn Rust in a production environment
  • Comfortable working in a startup where priorities change quickly


Preferred Experience

  • Rust
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • AWS
  • PostgreSQL
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • CI/CD
  • Messaging or communications platforms

Experience with Rust is a plus but not required. Candidates with strong engineering fundamentals and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.


Ideal Candidate

  • Early in career and hungry to grow
  • Enjoys building products from scratch
  • Learns quickly
  • Takes ownership without constant direction
  • Comfortable wearing multiple hats
  • Interested in startups
  • Wants meaningful responsibility early in career
  • Values shipping software over perfection


Work Environment

  • Small engineering team
  • Direct collaboration with founders
  • Fast development cycles
  • Real production ownership
  • Opportunity to grow into a senior engineering role
  • Primarily onsite to maximize collaboration and mentorship


Hybrid or remote flexibility may become available after demonstrated success.

Education & Work Authorization


Education

If you completed your undergraduate degree in India, please do not apply.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

You will be required to submit a W-9 upon engagement.


No OPT, CPT, W-8, visa sponsorship, or other sponsorship arrangements will be considered.

Application Requirements

Please include:

  • Resume
  • GitHub profile (preferred)
  • LinkedIn profile
  • Brief description of projects you've built
  • Any Rust, Next.js, AWS, or personal projects (professional or personal)


Qualified candidates will complete a technical interview and code review before receiving an offer.

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