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Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust * Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite including Jira and Confluence * Appreciates a sense of humor and the ...

Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust * Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB * Experience with containerization technologies such as ...

Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust * Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB * Experience with containerization technologies such as ...

Experience with Rust programming concepts, or a willingness and aptitude to learn Rust * Experience with NoSQL databases including MongoDB * Experience with containerization technologies such as ...

Software Engineer - Rust

Reston, VA · Hybrid

$108K - $147K/yr

Has solid understanding of writing software in a system-level programming language (C, C++, Rust) * Proven foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for rust programmer in Washington is $35.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $39.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Rust programmer?

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.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Rust programmer?

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.

How do Rust programmers typically collaborate with other team members in a software development project?

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 Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 12% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,927 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Software Engineer

Herndon, VA • On-site

Texas State Library and Archives Commision
Libraries and Archives • 201 - 500 employees

Full-time

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

The company's Integrated Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in the RUST Programming Language and proven experience developing systems with RUST to guide the next generation of mission-critical systems. Responsibilities include guiding adoption of RUST throughout the embedded development, managing integration or conversion of legacy software to RUST, providing best practices and architectural guidance for memory-safe usage of RUST, developing best practices and implementation guidance, and the translation of requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers. The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks. The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
Essential Functions:
  • Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with RUST.
  • Lead the adoption and deployment of RUST and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines.
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
  • Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
  • Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily RUST, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity))
  • Serve as the technical mentor and reviewer for more junior engineers.
  • Travel >30% to another company location for onboarding, integration or scrum.

Qualifications:
  1. Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
  2. 5+ years of experience developing RUST software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
  3. Experience with CC++ development and object-oriented design.
  4. U.S. citizenship with an Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.