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# Rust Software Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Programming, Linux Kernel, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, Rust (Programming Language), Information Technology, Free and Open-Source Software, Programming Languages
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/25808

## About the Role

The typical candidate will be UK-based, with a good technical degree (1st or 2:1) from a good university, strong A-level grades, and the following skills and attributes:

 * Excellent programming skills in Rust plus a deep technical understanding of the language
 * Strong software engineering expertise including an excellent grasp of open-source software development practices and tools
 * Good communications skills and the ability to enthuse others
 * Ability to work with geographically distributed colleagues and clients
 * A good degree in Computer Science or similarly applicable subject from a good university.

## Description

With many projects demanding a high degree of reliability and efficiency, they are keen to take advantages of the capabilities of the Rust programming language. They are therefore seeking a highly capable Rust Software Engineer to join their team. Responsibilities would include championing Rust adoption and best practice, tutoring colleagues, and using your programming expertise to create Rust software and to assist clients in successfully applying Rust to their own projects

This role offers full home working, though you may need to travel internationally on occasion in your mission to promote the Rust language.


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