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Junior Rust Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Senior Software Engineer

Dayton, OH

$119K - $157K/yr

... Rust or Go for secure systems programming • 15-20 years leading software development teams capable of mentoring junior developers, influence technical direction, and improve • Contributions to ...

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How much do junior rust jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior rust in Ohio is $49,875.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,200.00 and $54,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Junior Rust job?

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

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.

What typical responsibilities can I expect as a Junior Rust developer?

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.

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Jr. Software Developer - Infrared Systems

Resonant Sciences, LLC

Dayton, OH • On-site

$63K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Resonant Sciences LLC has an immediate opening for a entry-level Software Developer with a BS or MS in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field to join our Dayton, Ohio team. The position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced elite team whose primary mission is to support our Nation's War Fighters. This person will work alongside senior scientists and engineers to build and maintain software tools, data pipelines, and visualization systems that support the company's infrared science and sensor integration projects. A core part of this role is taking proven Python prototypes and porting them to production-quality C++ or Rust for improved performance, stability, and deployability.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • The Junior Developer will write and maintain Python code for scientific data processing, analysis, and visualization, and critically, will translate mature Python-based engineering tools into performant C++ or Rust implementations.
  • This includes profiling Python code to identify bottlenecks, designing equivalent implementations in compiled languages that preserve numerical accuracy, and building clean interfaces so that scientists and engineers can continue to interact with the tools without needing to work in C++ or Rust directly.
  • They will also contribute to data pipeline development, hardware interface software, and documentation of reproducible workflows.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Strong proficiency in Python and demonstrated experience in C++ or Rust (or both).
  • Understanding the practical considerations of porting scientific code:
    • Memory management
    • Numerical precision
    • Dependency handling and build systems
  • Coursework or project experience in at least one of the following is expected:
    • Infrared or electro-optical physics
    • Atmospheric science, signal processing
    • Image processing or computer vision
    • Scientific computing and numerical methods
  • The key requirement is someone who can bridge the gap between rapid prototyping in Python and production-grade compiled code, while having enough physics or engineering intuition to understand the science behind what they are building.
STRONGLY PREFERRED
This is a small team where a new team member will receive direct mentorship from senior technical staff but will also be expected to:
  • Take ownership of work products and deliverables quickly.
  • Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working independently once pointed in the right direction.
  • Should be eager to learn domain-specific science on the job and not be intimidated by unfamiliar physics.
  • Experience with any of the following will stand out:
    • Python/C++ interoperability tools (pybind11, ctypes, CFFI) or Python/Rust bindings (PyO3, maturin), build systems and toolchains (CMake, Cargo), performance profiling and optimization, version control with Git, working with HDF5, NetCDF, or other scientific data formats, and Linux development environments.
NICE TO HAVE
  • Familiarity with GPU programming (CUDA, OpenCL), radiative transfer codes, camera calibration, coordinate transformations, or 3D geometry.
  • Prior internship or project work in a defense, aerospace, or government research setting. Experience with real-time data processing or embedded systems.
CITIZENSHIP/SECURITY CLEARANCE:
  • U.S. Citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain and/or maintain a Secret security clearance.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Become part of a high-tech work environment that is highly impactful, exciting, and collaborative.
  • Flexible working environment that enables our employees to balance work and personal life.
  • A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits with extremely low employee cost share for you and your eligible dependents.
  • A well-funded Health Spending Account with standard account fees paid by Resonant Sciences.
  • 10 Federal Holidays (6 Standard, 4 Floating).
  • A flexible Paid Time Off plan for employees.
  • A generous retirement plan, subject to plan, IRS and ERISA rules.
WHO ARE WE?
Resonant Sciences is a research and development firm with locations all over the United States, focused on developing and transitioning innovative technologies and solutions to developmental and operational platforms. Our areas of expertise include radome and antenna design and fabrication, custom electronic solutions, and RF measurements of materials, antennas, radomes, and subsystems. Our extensive capabilities include design and analysis, production, and ground and flight testing.
A career at Resonant Sciences means that you will be involved in the complete development life cycle, seeing your design evolve from development prototype to incorporating mission requirements to technical specifications into a finished product for field testing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.