Rust Developer VA
Builds high-performance, memory-safe systems in Rust: backend services, CLI tools, data pipelines, WebAssembly modules and embedded software. Suits businesses that need speed and reliability where C++ risk or interpreted-language overhead is unacceptable.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Rust Developer VA builds high-performance software where memory safety, concurrency and efficiency are important. They can develop backend services, command-line tools, data pipelines, WebAssembly modules and integrations with existing C, C++ or Python systems. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with production Rust experience, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee.
Responsibilities
- Design and build services and tools in Rust using Tokio, Axum or Actix for async networking and web APIs.
- Write safe, idiomatic Rust with careful ownership design, error handling and minimal unsafe code.
- Build data-processing pipelines and CLI utilities that handle large volumes efficiently.
- Compile Rust to WebAssembly for browser or edge deployment where the product benefits.
- Interoperate with C, C++ or Python codebases through FFI and PyO3 when integrating with existing systems.
- Write unit, integration and property-based tests, and benchmark with Criterion.
- Set up CI with Cargo tooling, Clippy, rustfmt and security audits of dependencies.
- Deploy services with Docker on AWS, Azure or Google Cloud and monitor with OpenTelemetry.
- Document crates and APIs and review code from developers newer to Rust.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- 5+ years of systems or back-end development, including at least 2 years writing production Rust.
- Deep understanding of Rust ownership, lifetimes, traits, async programming and the Cargo ecosystem.
- Experience with Tokio, Axum or Actix, Serde, SQLx or Diesel, and PostgreSQL.
- Background in C, C++ or Go, with a solid grasp of memory, concurrency and performance engineering.
- Familiarity with WebAssembly, embedded Rust or FFI work is an advantage.
- Good English communication for design reviews and technical writing.
- Fast, stable home internet and backup power, with hours overlapping the client's team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they build in Rust?
They can build backend services, APIs, CLI tools, data-processing pipelines and WebAssembly modules.
Can they integrate Rust with existing software?
Yes. They can connect Rust to C, C++ or Python codebases through FFI and tools such as PyO3.
Can they work with asynchronous systems?
Yes. They can use frameworks such as Tokio, Axum or Actix for asynchronous networking and APIs.
Can they build WebAssembly modules?
Yes. They can compile Rust to WebAssembly for browser or edge use where the product benefits from it.
What tools can they use?
They can work with Rust, Cargo, Tokio, WebAssembly, Docker and Git.
How experienced are the candidates?
Candidates are expected to have at least five years of systems or back-end development experience, including two years of production Rust.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $12 USD per hour for entry level, $16 USD per hour for intermediate and $22 USD per hour for senior talent. Full-time and part-time options are available.
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