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Rust Engineering Lead - Linux and Open Source (Australia)

Jobgether • Australia
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Lead Rust engineering initiatives for Linux and open source projects, focusing on system-level technologies. Design, implement, and advocate for Rust adoption to improve reliability and security. Requires strong Linux, Rust, and open source experience, with excellent collaboration skills.

Key Highlights
Shape the future of Linux and open source with Rust adoption.
Combine hands-on development with technical leadership and community collaboration.
Work in a fully distributed engineering environment across time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to Rust engineering initiatives across Linux and open source projects.
Design, implement, test, and document high-quality software using Rust on Linux.
Drive and advocate for broader Rust adoption across internal and upstream open source projects.
Identify existing projects, services, and codebases where Rust adoption could deliver meaningful technical benefits.
Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues encountered by users and contributors.
Participate in code reviews, architectural reviews, and broader engineering processes.
Collaborate with colleagues and open source communities to develop technical specifications and architectural solutions.
Identify opportunities to improve engineering, development, and operational practices.
Deploy and operate services developed by the team where required.
Provide technical advocacy and contribute to the long-term success of assigned products and projects.
Help advance Linux and open source development through knowledge sharing and community participation.

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Technical Skills Required
Rust Linux Open Source
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
Fully distributed and home-based work environment
Twice-yearly in-person team sprints and company events
USD 2,000 annual personal learning and development budget
Annual compensation review
Recognition and performance rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunities to travel to new locations and meet colleagues around the world
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for eligible long-haul company events

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Nice to Have
Experience with Ubuntu or related open source technologies
Familiarity with technologies such as LXD, MicroK8s, Snap, IoT, Juju, Ubuntu Core, or Ubuntu Pro
Experience in performance engineering or security

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to help shape the future of Linux and open source software through the adoption of Rust across system-level technologies. You will design and deliver high-quality software while helping identify areas where Rust can improve the reliability, security, and maintainability of existing systems. Working in a fully distributed engineering environment, you will collaborate with colleagues and open source communities across time zones. The position combines hands-on software development with technical advocacy, architectural thinking, and engineering leadership. You will contribute across a broad technology landscape, from system services and embedded software to desktop and cloud-related capabilities. The role is suited to engineers who are passionate about Linux, open source, and building software that can have a broad impact.
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Job Overview
Posted Date Sep 28, 2026
Employment Type Full-time
Experience Level Mid-Senior level
Location Australia
Category Programming
Company Jobgether
Mentioned Skills
rust artificial intelligence ai gdpr embedded linux cloud

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