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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Rust - Software Engineer - $50,000 - $80,000 A Year - **Company:** Wasmer - **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available) - **Salary:** €50,000.0 - €80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Memory Management, Node.Js, Open Source Technology, Posix, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Backend, Codebase, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Golang - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/rust-software-engineer-50-000-80-000-a-year-en-madrid-ID-365745455 ## About the Role Build strong and trusting partnerships with product management to ensure that engineering is in lock-step and aligned with the product vision. What You Need Proficiency in Rust or C, C++ development. Experience developing and working with WebAssembly, WASI, and Emscripten. Expertise with POSIX, sockets, and memory management. A strong sense of self-motivation and love working with a high level of ownership and responsibility. Demonstrated experience in developing Open Source infrastructure software and tools. Availability to work in CET timezone. A positive and respectful attitude. Your Qualifications 3+ years of software engineering experience. Demonstrated ability to dive into and work with large codebases. Strong abstraction, algorithmic, and software architecture skills. ## Description About The Role We are seeking a skilled Rust Engineer with industrial-strength software engineering skills to help us enable WebAssembly on any infrastructure compiled from any programming language.About Us At Wasmer, we work on the software that will power the next generation of computing platforms for local, cloud, and edge applications using WebAssembly.Similar to how Node.Js enabled server-side JavaScript, we enable server-side WebAssembly for all supported languages like C/C++, Java, Go, Rust, and many others.Our mission is to make software universally available.We are committed to the open-source community and strive to contribute to developers and companies worldwide to help make Wasmer and WebAssembly a universal standard.About You You are a highly-skilled Rust Engineer and want to work on the software that will power the next generation of Cloud and Edge Computing platforms using WebAssembly.What You Will Do Maintain, architect, and build next-generation infrastructure to support WebAssembly applications like WebAssembly containers, storage, networking, orchestration, etc.Work on open-source and commercial products that support developer and enterprise customer requirements.Write tests and implement automated testing for backend services to deliver a high-quality user experience.Be the Rust and WebAssembly domain expertise and proactively communicate ideas for improvement or identify potential vulnerabilities.Build strong and trusting partnerships with product management to ensure that engineering is in lock-step and aligned with the product vision.What You Need Proficiency in Rust or C, C++ development.Experience developing and working with WebAssembly, WASI, and Emscripten.Expertise with POSIX, sockets, and memory management.A strong sense of self-motivation and love working with a high level of ownership and responsibility.Demonstrated experience in developing Open Source infrastructure software and tools.Availability to work in CET timezone.A positive and respectful attitude.Your Qualifications 3+ years of software engineering experience.Demonstrated ability to dive into and work with large codebases.Strong abstraction, algorithmic, and software architecture skills.Why Join Us?You want to work for a start-up focused on solving real problems with an open-source community-first approach for building a business.Benefits Compensation: $50K-80K (Equity included) Generous vacation policy.Flexible and or remote work policies Monthly fitness stipend.Monthly stipend for open-source contributions.Economic support for skills development, continuous learning, and attending conferences. ## Related Videos - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Get ready to Rustle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/698-get-ready-to-rustle) - [Super scaling for the Super Bowl: How to survive 30 million users hitting your backend in 30 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100356-super-scaling-for-the-super-bowl-how-to-survive-30-million-users-hitting-your-backend-in-30-minutes) ## Related Articles - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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