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K2 Space

Senior Ground Software Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$127K - $167K/yr

... with Rust or another statically-typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript) • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue, React ...

K2 Space

Ground Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$123K - $150K/yr

Experience with Rust or another statically-typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript) * Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue ...

K2 Space

Senior Ground Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Experience with Rust or another statically-typed backend programming language (Go, C++, Java, C#, TypeScript) * Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend development tooling (Vue ...

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How much do rust programming language jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for rust programming language in California is $30.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.14 and $34.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects or products do Rust developers commonly work on?

Rust developers are often involved in building high-performance, safe, and reliable software such as systems libraries, web servers, cloud computing infrastructure, embedded systems, and developer tools. Many teams leverage Rust for projects where safety and speed are top priorities, including blockchain applications, operating system components, and networking tools. While some work is independent, collaboration with front-end teams, DevOps, and QA engineers is common to ensure seamless integration and robust performance. Joining a Rust development team provides an opportunity to tackle challenging problems, influence key architectural decisions, and contribute to open-source ecosystems.

What is a Rust Programming Language job?

A Rust Programming Language job involves developing software using Rust, a systems programming language known for its speed, memory safety, and concurrency. These roles often focus on performance-critical applications like operating systems, web services, game engines, and blockchain technologies. Rust developers work on writing efficient, safe, and maintainable code while leveraging Rust’s unique features, such as ownership and borrow checking. Many Rust jobs are in backend development, embedded systems, and high-performance computing.

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

To thrive in a Rust Programming Language developer role, you need strong proficiency in systems programming, memory management, concurrency, and the Rust language itself, usually demonstrated through a degree in computer science or relevant experience. Familiarity with tools like Cargo, Git, and Rust’s package ecosystem, as well as experience with continuous integration systems, is highly valued. Analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly are key soft skills for this position. These competencies are essential for building reliable, efficient software and collaborating effectively with other engineers on complex projects.

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Infographic showing various Rust Programming Language job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,546 per year, or $30.6 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer- Database Infrastructure

Senior Software Engineer- Database Infrastructure

Discord

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$196K - $245K/yr

Other

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

The Database Infrastructure team develops and operates all of Discord's databases and data services. Those systems store the data of Discord's 200M+ monthly active users-including trillions of messages! We work across multiple areas: databases, disk storage and Rust-based data access services. We're a small team whose work has a huge impact on our company's success and ability to grow!

Some blog posts from the team:

  • How Discord Indexes Trillions of Messages
  • How Discord Stores Trillions of Messages
  • How Discord Supercharges Network Disks for Extreme Low-Latency

You will:

  • Build and operate large-scale, reliable and performant data systems with ScyllaDB, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Linux and Rust.
  • Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to develop storage primitives enabling all of Discord.
  • Exercise "First Principles Thinking" to always deliver what matters most to our users.
  • Work with a talented team of engineers who have built one of the largest communication platforms in the world.

You have:

  • 4+ years of experience with building distributed systems and datastore infrastructure
  • Experience with highly-available and distributed databases: e.g. ScyllaDB, Cassandra, BigTable, DynamoDB, CockroachDB, Postgres w/HA, etc.
  • Proficiency with at least one statically-typed programming language: e.g. Rust, Go, Java, C, C++
  • Strong operating systems, distributed systems and concurrency control fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Linux internals
  • Comfortable working in fast paced environments.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with Cassandra or Scylla
  • Experience with Rust
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools like Salt, Terraform or Kubernetes.

More things that might interest you:

  • We've tackled a lot of fascinating technical challenges over the years, and blogged about it regularly:
    • How Discord Stores Trillions of Messages
    • 25% or 6 to 4: The 11/6/23 Authentication Outage
    • How Discord Supercharges Network Disks for Extreme Low Latency
    • Why Discord is switching from Go to Rust
    • How Discord Indexes Billions of Messages
    • How Discord Stores Billions of Messages
    • How Discord Indexes Trillions of Messages
  • One of our team members even wrote a book on ScyllaDB
  • We present at conferences:
    • How Discord Indexes Trillions of Messages by Vicki Niu
    • How Discord Performs Database Upgrades at Scale by Ethan Donowitz

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties). Relocation assistance may be available.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $196,000 to $245,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include equity, or benefits.

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