Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Senior Rust Engineer Location: Hollywood, LA (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire) Required Skills · 8+ years of backend development with strong production Rust. · Expertise in Async Rust ...
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$112K - $154K/yr
Senior Rust Engineer Location: Hollywood, LA (Onsite) Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire) Required Skills · 8+ years of backend development with strong production Rust. · Expertise in Async Rust ...
Park City, UT · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
We're looking for a product-minded, inquisitive and inventive Senior Rust Engineer to drive the development of the core of Carv's coaching across Android and iOS, and expand and maintain our backend ...
Park City, UT · On-site
$100 - $140/hr
We're looking for a product-minded, inquisitive and inventive Senior Rust Engineer to drive the development of the core of Carv's coaching across Android and iOS, and expand and maintain our backend ...
$125K - $165K/yr
NAVA Software is looking for a Rust Engineer Details: Sr. Rust Engineer Duration: 6 Months(Contract to Hire) Location: Remote (PST time zone) What you'll do: * Design, build, and ship production Rust ...
$125K - $165K/yr
NAVA Software is looking for a Rust Engineer Details: Sr. Rust Engineer Duration: 6 Months(Contract to Hire) Location: Remote (PST time zone) What you'll do: * Design, build, and ship production Rust ...
New York, NY · On-site
$112K - $147K/yr
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As one of our first Engineers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping both our codebase and our company culture. Tech Stack: - Rust (CLI tooling) - TypeScript (Cloud frontend) - Go (backend services ...
New York, NY · On-site
$112K - $147K/yr
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As one of our first Engineers, you will play a pivotal role in shaping both our codebase and our company culture. Tech Stack: - Rust (CLI tooling) - TypeScript (Cloud frontend) - Go (backend services ...
Calumet, PA · On-site
$300K/yr
A fast-growing, well-funded AI platform company is hiring a senior Rust engineer to help build out the data infrastructure powering their agentic AI platform. This one's for someone who wants to come ...
Calumet, PA · On-site
$300K/yr
A fast-growing, well-funded AI platform company is hiring a senior Rust engineer to help build out the data infrastructure powering their agentic AI platform. This one's for someone who wants to come ...
Senior Rust Developer (Technical Lead) in Round Rock, Texas 100% Onsite Looking for an experienced Senior Rust Developer to lead large-scale modernization initiatives involving Java-to-Rust and C/C ...
Senior Rust Developer (Technical Lead) in Round Rock, Texas 100% Onsite Looking for an experienced Senior Rust Developer to lead large-scale modernization initiatives involving Java-to-Rust and C/C ...
Camden, NJ · On-site
$75/hr
Job #216012 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Rust Software Developer for a contract opportunity in Camden,NJ. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of ...
Camden, NJ · On-site
$75/hr
Job #216012 Chipton-Ross is seeking a Rust Software Developer for a contract opportunity in Camden,NJ. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$111K - $153K/yr
They are seeking a Senior Rust Systems Engineer to own and extend a multi-crate Rust workspace, ensuring production readiness and enforcing a no-panic policy across the system. Responsibilities : • ...
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$111K - $153K/yr
They are seeking a Senior Rust Systems Engineer to own and extend a multi-crate Rust workspace, ensuring production readiness and enforcing a no-panic policy across the system. Responsibilities : • ...
Washington, DC · On-site
They are seeking a Software Engineer proficient in Rust to work on their Altra drone software platform, focusing on designing and building systems-level software for autonomous capabilities.
Washington, DC · On-site
They are seeking a Software Engineer proficient in Rust to work on their Altra drone software platform, focusing on designing and building systems-level software for autonomous capabilities.
RUST Architect Location: Remote (Charlotte, NC / Denver, CO) Duration: Long Term Contract * Overall IT Experience: 10+ Years * Expert in designing and architecting large scale systems using Rust ...
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RUST Architect Location: Remote (Charlotte, NC / Denver, CO) Duration: Long Term Contract * Overall IT Experience: 10+ Years * Expert in designing and architecting large scale systems using Rust ...
Waltham, MA · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
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Waltham, MA · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
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Broomfield, CO · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
Broomfield, CO · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
Coppell, TX · On-site
$170K - $180K/yr
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Rust is your center of gravity - the hardest, highest-value work lives there. You'll own features vertically rather than by layer, split day-to-day ownership with the principal engineer and a second ...
Coppell, TX · On-site
$170K - $180K/yr
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Rust is your center of gravity - the hardest, highest-value work lives there. You'll own features vertically rather than by layer, split day-to-day ownership with the principal engineer and a second ...
Lexington, MA · On-site
Position Overview The Senior Rust Engineer will contribute to a team responsible for researching and developing cryptologic (cryptographic and cryptanalytic) solutions. They will be expected to ...
Lexington, MA · On-site
Position Overview The Senior Rust Engineer will contribute to a team responsible for researching and developing cryptologic (cryptographic and cryptanalytic) solutions. They will be expected to ...
New York, NY · Remote
$112K - $147K/yr
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S trong experience with Rust; experience with Go and TypeScript is highly desirable * E xperience with cloud infrastructure, particularly GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform * I nterest in software supply ...
New York, NY · Remote
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S trong experience with Rust; experience with Go and TypeScript is highly desirable * E xperience with cloud infrastructure, particularly GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform * I nterest in software supply ...
Broomfield, CO · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
Broomfield, CO · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
Burlington, MA · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
Integrate Rust (Cargo-based workflows) into the existing CMK (custom Make) build system so Rust shared libraries (.so/.dll) compile, link, and ship alongside 200+ C subsystems across Linux x86_64 and ...
Burlington, MA · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
Integrate Rust (Cargo-based workflows) into the existing CMK (custom Make) build system so Rust shared libraries (.so/.dll) compile, link, and ship alongside 200+ C subsystems across Linux x86_64 and ...
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$52.50 - $69.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled Senior Rust Developer to take ownership of complex projects, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior team members. This role requires a deep understanding of systems ...
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Atlanta, GA · On-site
$52.50 - $69.25/hr
We are seeking a skilled Senior Rust Developer to take ownership of complex projects, guide technical decisions, and mentor junior team members. This role requires a deep understanding of systems ...
Waltham, MA · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
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Waltham, MA · On-site
Develop high-performance Rust software for real-time systems, ranging from tactical implementations to simulation environments and decision support tools. * Design and implement robust filters ...
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Burlington, MA · On-site
$170 - $189/hr
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Join us as a Principal Rust Engineer - Language Runtime in a hybrid role between a home office and our Burlington, MA headquarters. Overview We are building a production language runtime in Rust that ...
Burlington, MA · On-site
$170 - $189/hr
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Join us as a Principal Rust Engineer - Language Runtime in a hybrid role between a home office and our Burlington, MA headquarters. Overview We are building a production language runtime in Rust that ...
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To thrive as a Rust Developer, you need strong programming abilities in Rust, a solid understanding of systems programming concepts, and typically a background in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools like Cargo, Git, and CI/CD pipelines, as well as knowledge of platforms such as Linux, is often expected. Excellent problem-solving, effective communication, and a collaborative mindset help developers excel when working on complex software projects within teams. These skills are crucial for building robust, high-performance applications while ensuring maintainability and scalability in demanding technology environments.
A Rust job typically involves developing software using the Rust programming language, which is known for its memory safety, performance, and concurrency features. Rust developers work on system programming, web assembly, backend services, and embedded systems. Many Rust jobs are in industries requiring high-performance and secure applications, such as finance, blockchain, and networking. Employers look for proficiency in Rust, knowledge of software development best practices, and experience with related tools and frameworks.
Rust Developers often encounter challenges related to borrowing and ownership concepts, which are core features that ensure memory safety but can also make debugging and designing programs more difficult for those new to the language. Additionally, as Rust is still relatively young compared to some other languages, developers may face limited third-party library support or need to contribute to open-source tools themselves. However, working in teams allows for knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving, making it easier to overcome these obstacles. Embracing a growth mindset and participating in the active Rust community can help developers quickly adapt and thrive in this evolving field.
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$112K - $154K/yr
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Posted 28 days ago
Senior Rust Engineer
Location: Hollywood, LA (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months (Contract-to-Hire)
Required Skills
· 8+ years of backend development with strong production Rust.
· Expertise in Async Rust (Tokio), concurrency, and multithreading.
· Experience building GraphQL, gRPC, and REST APIs.
· Strong PostgreSQL, SQL, schema design, and migrations.
· Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EKS/S3), and CI/CD.
· Experience with OAuth2, JWT, RBAC authentication/authorization.
· Knowledge of Protobuf/Tonic, OpenTelemetry, and Datadog/Prometheus.
· Good understanding of distributed systems, networking, and cloud-native
applications.
Preferred Skills
· WebRTC, QUIC, GStreamer, Meilisearch, NATS/JetStream.
· Terraform, GraphQL (async-graphql), sqlx, Ory/Auth0.
· Media streaming or video processing experience is a plus.
