> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3257075-senior-rust-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3257075-senior-rust-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Rust Engineer - **Company:** Rust - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Debugging, Protocol Buffers, Software Engineering, Concurrency, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Build Tools - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/senior-rust-engineer ## About the Role * Strong professional experience writing production Rust - you understand idiomatic design, concurrency, and performance characteristics * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline * Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to engineers, customers, and stakeholders alike * Curiosity that goes deeper than code: you want to understand the business and the ecosystem your systems serve * Experience working directly with end-users - diagnosing issues, proposing solutions, and building trust * A genuine passion for championing great technology Highly Desirable * Hands-on experience designing distributed microservice or event-driven architectures * Track record of well-tested, scalable Rust code - leveraging concurrency patterns, unit/integration testing, containerisation, and CNCF ecosystem tools * Cloud platform experience - GCP, AWS, or equivalent ## Description My client, a pioneering UK technology firm redefining global communication networks. They are building solutions that operate where standard systems fail - powering resilient, far-reaching connectivity across critical environments., They are seeking a Rust Engineer to join their core R&D team and lead development of the next generation of their tech stack and platform. You will write high-performance, production-grade Rust that directly shapes how networks run worldwide. This isn't just coding - you'll build systems that solve genuinely complex problems for customers and partners across the globe. What You'll Be Building * Develop and maintain high-performance DTN products, platforms, and APIs - predominantly in Rust - using gRPC and Protocol Buffers * Architect and scale distributed, cloud-native systems running on Kubernetes * Own code from design through to production: implement, debug, test, and optimise * Modernise and evolve existing capabilities with cutting-edge approaches * Collaborate across full-stack teams to pair robust backend logic with seamless user experiences * Translate technical and commercial needs into elegant, maintainable Rust solutions * Create documentation, tutorials, and sample code to empower developers and customers using The Relay Network * Support customer onboarding - guiding integration and ensuring systems perform at scale ## Related Videos - [Rust Beyond Systems: Revolutionizing Web Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1111-rust-beyond-systems-revolutionizing-web-development) - [Concurrency with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/191-concurrency-with-go) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Get ready to Rustle](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/698-get-ready-to-rustle) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [Building AI Solutions with Rust and Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/494-building-ai-solutions-with-rust-and-docker) - [4 reasons why you should learn Rust in 2021 – and maybe even have fun doing it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/35-4-reasons-why-you-should-learn-rust-in-2021-and-maybe-even-have-fun-doing-it) - [Top in-demand programming languages to learn in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/30-top-in-demand-programming-languages-to-learn-in-2021) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)