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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 ...

Our Reston team is seeking a mid-level Rust Developer to build and optimize production software supporting simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments. This role is ...

Lead Rust Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$112K - $147K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

Lead Rust Engineer

New York, NY · Remote

$112K - $147K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

Senior Rust Engineer

Park City, UT · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

Own the Rust codebase from architecture to implementation * Maintain and scale our infrastructure on Google Cloud * Work closely with designers, product managers and skiers to build category defining ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

Develop Rust-to-GPU Compiler Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain custom compiler backends (such as rustc codegen backends and proc-macros) and Rust-native intermediate representation (IR ...

They're looking for a Principal Rust Engineer to take ownership of a major platform performance initiative. You'll work closely with technical leadership to evolve a mature backend system towards a ...

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How much do rust jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for rust in the United States is $69,416.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a rust?

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.

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

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.

What are the most common challenges faced by rust developers in their day-to-day work?

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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Infographic showing various Rust job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,416 per year, or $33.4 per hour.

Principal Rust Engineer

LHi Group Ltd

Calumet, PA • On-site

$300K/yr

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Posted 27 days ago


Job description


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 into a system that's already in production, decide what's worth keeping and what needs a rebuild, and actually own that call.
You'll be working on the data management, ingestion, and integrations side of the house, think database schemas, data pipelines, microservices, and connectors, all built in Rust. There's also real crossover with the team building out agentic memory and orchestration, so if you've got an itch to work on cutting edge agent infrastructure, this is a rare seat to do it from.
The engineering culture here is genuinely engineering led. No top down roadmap dictation, teams propose what needs building and go build it. If that sounds like the kind of autonomy you've been chasing, keep reading.
What you'll need:
  • Serious Rust experience, not just familiarity, ideally a few years deep at the systems level
  • Comfort across high performance systems, distributed systems, and general feature/web work in Rust
  • Strong database and data management background, this matters more than observability or QA tooling experience
  • Experience building microservices and integrations that tie multiple data sources together
  • The confidence to look at an existing system and say "this part stays, this part gets rebuilt" and back that judgment
  • Startup experience where you owned technical direction is a plus

Fully remote across the US.
Compensation: $2-300k base DOE. Base salary plus pre-IPO equity.