Explore the latest Rust developer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for systems programmers and software engineers specializing in the Rust programming language.
Rust Software Engineer
Parry Labs, LLC
Alexandria, Virginia, US
full-time•
2w ago
Rust Developer
Tential
Silver Spring, Maryland, US
full-time•
6d ago
Software Engineer, Rust
Helsing
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time
Edge Systems Engineer Low-Level; Rust/C/C++
Palantir Technologies
Washington, District of Columbia, US
full-time•
2d ago
Software Engineer - Rust
VERISIGN
Reston, Virginia, US
full-time•
1mo ago
Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Rust, Linux)
Akina, Inc.
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, US
full-time•
2w ago
Mid-Level Rust Engineer for Production Systems (Security)
Who Are We?
At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the ever-changing and increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware solutions that are essential to our core of being a Digital Systems Integrator.
Born digital and agile, Parry Labs is building a winning team to be the premier provider for Next Generation Mission Systems Integration across air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Are you ready to be an instrumental part of experts in the industry? Join us in the innovation of integration at Parry and apply to help develop the technologies of tomorrow while reaching new heights in your career today.
About the Job
You will build and test Rust software for distributed mission systems under senior engineer guidance. You will develop defined components, investigate defects and learn systems programming through code reviews and integration work. You will report to a functional software engineering manager, with technical direction from the Chief Engineer.
The target start is November 2026.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Implement defined Rust components and fixes from agreed requirements with guidance from senior engineers.
• Write unit and integration tests for expected behavior, error handling and boundary conditions.
• Debug software issues using logs, tests and development tools. Document steps to reproduce defects.
• Build simple interfaces, message handling and telemetry features using established team designs.
• Use Cargo, Git and automated checks to build, test and submit changes for review.
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback on correctness, readability and memory safety.
• Support laboratory integration and test activities with software, systems and security engineers.
• Maintain setup instructions and component documentation. Communicate progress and raise technical blockers early.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent training and practical experience.
• Hands-on programming experience through coursework, internships, personal projects or employment. Prior full-time engineering experience is not required.
• Working knowledge of Rust ownership, borrowing, basic types and error handling, plus Cargo build and test workflows.
• Understanding of basic data structures, functions and software testing. Ability to explain and debug your own code.
• Familiarity with Linux development tools and Git version control.
• Ability to work from defined requirements, ask focused questions and incorporate code-review feedback.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required. An active clearance is not required at hire.
Preferred Qualifications
• Rust coursework, internship work, open-source contributions or a personal project with automated tests.
• Exposure to network programming, asynchronous code or concurrency.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, embedded devices or hardware interfaces.
• Familiarity with continuous integration, distributed systems or positioning, navigation and timing (PNT).
Why Join Parry Labs?
At Parry Labs, we foster a culture of curiosity and collaboration. Employees are given the autonomy to leverage their skills in creating state-of-the-art tech solutions that aid in the protection of the American Warfighter. We encourage new and bold ideas that push the status quo. It is this entrepreneurial spirit that drives us.
Parry Labs will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives with benefits such as education assistance and unlimited paid time off, just to name a few.
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Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to HR@parrylabs.com or call (256) 682-7145 to let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
Rust Developer Jobs: At a Glance
Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.
Top Companies Hiring
Parry Labs, LLC1 role
Tential1 role
Helsing1 role
Palantir Technologies1 role
VERISIGN1 role
Akina, Inc.1 role
Top Locations
Virginia, US4 roles
District of Columbia, US3 roles
Maryland, US2 roles
Remote1 role
10% of these openings can be done remotely.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 60 to USD 239k.
Typical band: USD 116k – 151k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time10 roles
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Who Are We? At Parry Labs we believe the modern combat advantage relies on the speed and scale of open systems. We’re redefining the edge of the ever-changing and increasingly ever-changing battlespace by delivering game changing capabilities to our warfighters through digital engineering, software, and hardware soluti…
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HelsingWashington, District of Columbia, USFull-Time
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Software Engineer 2 - (Python, Rust, Linux) Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required Position ID: 02-530-SWE2 Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland Description: The Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances complex and diverse software systems based upon documented requireme…
#7Mid-Level Rust Engineer for Production Systems (Security)
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ATPCO is the world's primary source for air fare content, holding over 200 million fares across 160 countries. Every day, the travel industry relies on ATPCO's technology and data solutions to help millions of travelers reach their destinations efficiently. Join us and contribute to the development of innovative applic…
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Explore the latest Rust developer jobs from companies hiring across the globe. This page features curated opportunities for systems programmers and software engineers specializing in the Rust programming language.
Rust Developers build high-performance, memory-safe software for systems programming, embedded systems, WebAssembly, blockchain, networking, and cloud infrastructure. They leverage Rust's ownership model and type system to write reliable, concurrent code without garbage collection overhead. Employers seek candidates with strong understanding of systems programming concepts, async/await patterns (Tokio), and the Rust ecosystem including Cargo, Serde, and Actix/Axum for web services.
These roles are growing rapidly at infrastructure companies, blockchain platforms, cloud-native tool builders, and performance-critical application developers. Companies like Cloudflare, Discord, AWS, and Meta use Rust for their most demanding workloads.
Our curated listings include remote, hybrid, and onsite positions across global markets. Many Rust roles are remote-first and offer competitive compensation reflecting the high demand and relatively scarce talent pool.
Each job posting provides detailed technical requirements, Rust ecosystem expertise needed, and application instructions to help you find the right Rust development role.
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