ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Professional Rust Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

MBR Partners

Staff Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$150K/yr

... in Python and Rust Own big initiatives end-to-end and deliver them with minimal guidance ... Some DevOps familiarity (e.g., Kubernetes) is also expected. This role is a Global remote role ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

CNO Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$128K - $176K/yr

Responsibilities : • Oversee full project lifecycles. • Lead an agile team of professionals ... Rust • 6+ years of experience with computer engineering, computer science, electronic and ...

Trinity Global Consulting

DevOps Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$55.25 - $75.50/hr

... all Python and Rust artifacts * Design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build ... Professional Training - Formal training provided as required, with additional learning ...

Trinity Global Consulting

DevOps Engineer

Springfield, VA · On-site

$55 - $75.50/hr

... all Python and Rust artifacts * Design and implement monitoring frameworks to track build ... Professional Training - Formal training provided as required, with additional learning ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsProfessional Rust Developer JobsProfessional Rust Developer Jobs in Washington, DC

Professional Rust Developer information

See Washington, DC salary details

$39

$66

$84

How much do professional rust developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for professional rust developer in Washington, DC is $66.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59.62 and $72.98 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Professional Rust Developer vs Rust Software Engineer?

AspectProfessional Rust DeveloperRust Software Engineer
Required CredentialsProficiency in Rust, relevant certifications (e.g., Rust Programming Certification)Proficiency in Rust, relevant certifications (e.g., Rust Programming Certification)
Work EnvironmentTech companies, startups, open-source projectsTech companies, startups, open-source projects
Industry UsageDeveloping high-performance applications, system programmingDeveloping high-performance applications, system programming
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Both roles typically require strong Rust skills, relevant certifications, and work in similar environments like tech firms or open-source projects. The main difference lies in terminology preference; 'Professional Rust Developer' emphasizes a certified, experienced developer, while 'Rust Software Engineer' highlights a focus on software engineering practices within Rust projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC? The most popular types of Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC are:
What are popular job titles related to Professional Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC? For Professional Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Professional Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC look for? The top searched job categories for Professional Rust Developer jobs in Washington, DC are:
Professional Rust Developer jobs near you

Staff Engineer

MBR Partners

Washington, DC • On-site

$150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

We are currently hiring for our clients scale up of a software business.
This is a senior appointment:
Own parts of their core backend infrastructure, which is a complex, real-time distributed system written in Python and Rust
Own big initiatives end-to-end and deliver them with minimal guidance
Troubleshoot highly complex production issues
Constantly improve the development velocity while maintaining a very high reliability standard
Their backend is developed in Python running in the cloud over k8s. It's not a typical backend interacting with a UI frontend, handling audio streams in real-time. their systems integrate with a large number of third party services. There are several challenges, and as in any fast-paced startup, each team member gets to experience a lot of professional growth and ownership.
Qualifications:
BSc in Software Development or equivalent industry experience
Previously a Staff or Principal Engineer at a startup company
10+ years of experience in Python development
Strong Python Asyncio experience
Strong software design skills
Excellent communicator in writing and orally
Significant experience with at least one strongly typed language (Rust, C++, Go,
Swift, Java, etc)
Deep understanding of Networking Protocols, Operating Systems
Deep knowledge of Python Profiling
Experience in delivering and troubleshooting a production-grade cloud-based
distributed system
Experience in building and troubleshooting a real-time low-level system (e.g.
kernel, drivers, RTOS)
Kubernetes and Helm experience
Experience with different observability stacks
Strong LLM prompting skills, but also being able to work without them
Experience with gRPC and its troubleshooting
Being a contributor or maintainer of an open-source package
Bonus:
An understanding of one of the following: WebRTC, STUN/TURN, SIP, RTP,
HLS, RTMP
Having worked with Rust and PyO3
Audio programming experience
The position centres on distributed systems and concurrent programming, specifically Python's async io framework. Candidates need to be comfortable with
low-level, high-performance systems — not web app development. Some DevOps familiarity (e.g., Kubernetes) is also expected.
This role is a Global remote role, ideally US or Europe ( NO Applications from India / Pakistan ) EST Timezone