257 rust software engineer jobs at 96 companies in Washington, DC
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
Arlington or McLean or Chantilly or Beavercreek or San Antonio or Huntsville or Annapolis Junction or El Segundo or Rome or Aurora or Colorado Springs or Lexington
$87k-$198k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with Rust, Kubernetes and containerized services, autoscaling strategies, CI/CD implementation, experience with Python or C++, Secret clearance, and Bachelor’s degree.
Helsing: AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for democratic defense missions.
5+ YOE5+ years systems-level software engineering experience; bachelor's in CS/Engineering preferred; proficiency in Rust (or C++/systems language) and familiarity with Python; experience with distributed, low-latency, or embedded systems; U.S. citizenship eligible for security clearance.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with Rust, experience with Kubernetes and autoscaling (HPA/VPA), CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins), Python or C++, Bachelor's degree, and active Secret clearance.
Parry Labs: Integrates open-architecture software and hardware for defense mission systems.
5+ YOE5+ years Rust development in production; no_std/embedded Rust; async/Tokio; multi-crate workspace; network protocols; CI/CD; testing (fuzz/proptest) and security.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,5+ years software development with Rust or modern C/C++,2+ years async Rust,embedded/Linux/RTOS experience,CI and testing experience,able to travel up to 15%.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
3+ YOETop Secret clearance; BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/Math/Physics; 3+ years Rust experience on Linux; data processing focus; quick understanding of complex systems; willingness to travel up to 30%.
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
4+ YOEProduction Rust experience, embedded and C/C++ development, bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent experience, active DoD Secret clearance, ability to travel >30%, SDLC and systems-integration experience.
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
5+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain Top Secret clearance; degree in CS/EE/Physics or 4 yrs equivalent; 5+ years software engineering experience; familiarity with Python, C++, Rust, Linux, AWS; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
5+ YOEUS citizen eligible for Top Secret clearance; degree in CS/EE/Physics or 4+ years equivalent; 5+ years software engineering experience; familiarity with Python, C++, Rust, Linux, AWS; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills; onsite work.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
3+ YOEBS in CS/CE/Math or related, 3+ years software engineering experience, skilled in systems/scientific languages (Python, C++, Rust, Julia), Linux proficiency, CI/CD and testing practices, strong communication, and ability to obtain Interim Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
ExistX: Transitions national security research into operational software and systems.
5+ YOE5+ years enterprise software development; BS in Computer Science or related field; backend languages Java/C/C++/Rust/Python; experience with scalable systems; strong documentation; cryptography or cloud knowledge preferred.
VTG: Provides engineering and digital modernization solutions for national security.
14+ YOETS/SCI with poly required. Bachelor's degree plus 14 years software engineering experience; full‑stack development, Kubernetes and Docker, RF/DSP and UI/UX experience; proficiency with Java, Python, Rust, C++.
PalantirNasdaq: PLTR: Developing software platforms for data integration and analytics.
4+ YOE4+ years software engineering experience; engineering background (CS, Math, Software Eng, Physics); strong coding in Java/C++/Python/Rust/Go; experience with containers and Kubernetes; production deployment and debugging skills.
Rune Technologies: Develops AI-powered logistics and sustainment software for military operations.
4+ YOE4–6 years software engineering with routing experience; proficiency in C++ or Rust; experience building or extending a routing engine; ownership mindset.
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
Proficiency in C/C++/Rust, Linux, hardware interfaces (CAN, I2C, SPI, RS-422/485), Git and CI/CD, automated testing, BS degree in engineering or equivalent experience, ability to develop and test flight software and telemetry.
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
Degree in EE/CE/physics/math, experience in embedded software for space systems, fluency in C/C++, Rust, Python, Agile experience, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance, US citizenship required.