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Brillius

Rust Developer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

Job Title Rust Developer Estimated Start Date 03/24/2026 Location Bellevue, WA Duration(Months) 6 Months Remote Possibility No Role Descriptions: Rust Rust DeveloperCCStrong Rust systems programming ...

LiteLLM AI Gateway

Rust Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$220K - $300K/yr

Rust Engineer LiteLLM is the world's most popular AI Gateway, trusted by top companies like Adobe, Netflix, and NASA. Our platform empowers developers by providing secure, reliable access to LLMs and ...

LiteLLM

Rust Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$97K - $129K/yr

Rust Engineer LiteLLM is the world's most popular AI Gateway, trusted by top companies like Adobe, Netflix, and NASA. Our platform empowers developers by providing secure, reliable access to LLMs and ...

SPAR Information Systems LLC

Rust Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Rust Developer Location: Austin, TX Hire Type: Long Term Contract Job Requirement: Duration: 4-6 months Scope of Work & Experience Vendor resource will serve as a technical lead and support key ...

No Limit Technology

Rust Developer

Tampa, FL · On-site

... Rust Developer, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.\n Solid understanding of Rust programming language and its ecosystem.\n Experience in developing secure and efficient financial ...

Switchboard Technology Labs,

Rust Developer

Rust Developer Location: Miami. FL, or Remote (must be able to work Americas timezones) About Switchboard: Switchboard is building a community curated oracle ecosystem on Solana. Our goal is to ...

TEKFORTUNE INC

Rust Developer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

They are seeking a Rust Developer with strong systems programming experience and a deep understanding of secure coding practices to support project demands. Responsibilities : • Strong Rust systems ...

Motion Metrics Ltd

Senior Rust Engineer

Park City, UT · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

Senior Rust Engineer Motion Metrics Ltd • Park City, Utah, United States About this position About Carv Carv is on a mission to unlock the enjoyment of better skiing. We use AI, real-time feedback ...

ClifyX

Rust Backend Developer

Denver, CO · On-site

ClifyX is a company seeking a Rust Backend Developer to develop and maintain backend services. The role involves designing scalable microservices and optimizing performance using Rust's ownership ...

Unique System Skills LLC

Rust Developer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

* 8+ years of experience in software development. * Strong hands-on experience with Rust programming language. * Proficiency in Go (Golang) and Python . * Experience with system-level programming and ...

ArtOfBlockchain

Rust Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$320K - $465K/yr

As a Rust Engineer , you will build and operate high-throughput backend services across 300k+ lines of code, index Solana and EVM chains in real time where sub-10ms latency makes a product difference ...

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A Rust Programmer is a software developer who specializes in using the Rust programming language to build efficient, reliable, and safe systems. Rust is known for its strong emphasis on memory safety and performance, making it popular for developing applications such as web servers, embedded systems, and command-line tools. Rust Programmers are skilled in writing, testing, and debugging code, as well as working with the Rust compiler and its extensive ecosystem of libraries and tools.

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A Rust Programmer should have a strong grasp of systems programming concepts, proficiency in the Rust language, and experience with memory management and concurrency. Familiarity with tools like Cargo, version control systems such as Git, and knowledge of relevant libraries and frameworks is typically expected. Attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and effective communication distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualities are vital for writing safe, efficient, and maintainable code in high-performance applications.

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Rust programmers often work closely with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers. Collaboration usually involves regular code reviews, pair programming sessions, and participation in agile ceremonies like sprint planning and retrospectives. Since Rust is often used for performance-critical or systems programming tasks, clear communication about interface boundaries and integration points is essential. Many teams also use version control platforms like GitHub or GitLab to track issues and facilitate collaborative development.
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Infographic showing various Rust Programmer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 9% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,389 per year, or $31 per hour.

Principal Software Engineer / Rust Programmer - Platform (Remote US)

Remote

Legion Intelligence
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$138K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Principal Rust Engineer - Platform (Remote USA)

***This role requires expert level RUST programming language experience***

***US Citizenship or Greencard (Permanent US Residency) is required due to US Government contract requirements***

***You must be domiciled in the U.S. (must live permanently and maintain home address in the US)***

***As a step in the application process you will be required to provide legally authorized Identification to show verification of eligibility through third party provider CLEAR ID***

Job Summary:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a primary role in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that underpins our AI platform. Your expertise in coding and architecture will be instrumental in building out core platform features, while your proficiency in Rust will enable you to contribute to the growth of our technology stack. Your experience with production support, Kubernetes, and Docker will ensure the platform's stability and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop foundational components and frameworks that serve as the building blocks for our Agentic AI platform.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and requirements, and create platform solutions that empower developers to build innovative applications on top of it.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset, constantly studying and staying current with design patterns, techniques, and technologies that attract developers to platforms and frameworks.
  • Work closely with machine learning engineers to build the infrastructure that supports ML workflows, ensuring seamless and efficient execution within enterprises.
  • Provide production support and troubleshooting expertise to ensure the platform's smooth operation and address any performance or scalability challenges.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • US Citizenship or Greencard is required due to US Government contract requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of software and platform engineering experience, with a strong track record of designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Experience building platform infrastructure and backend systems that serve multiple products and engineering teams.
  • Experience in Rust, with expertise in designing and developing high-performance systems. All our performance-critical areas are developed in Rust.
  • Demonstrated expertise in database architecture and scalable data systems, including distributed databases, storage and indexing systems, data modeling and schema design, high-throughput and low-latency data access patterns.
  • Experience designing systems that support AI and machine learning workloads
  • Familiarity in workflow engines, execution runtimes, and AI orchestration frameworks
  • Growth mindset and low ego- you're eager to pick up new tools and technologies, learn from others, and be open to changing course when it's right.
  • Drive to foster a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, and technical excellence.
  • Strong advocate for inclusion in technical discussions at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Start-up experience or comfort in 01 product environments.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus.
  • Understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for platform deployment.

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