Senior Rust API Engineer (Remote - Texas)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Rust API Engineer in Texas (USA).

This role offers a unique opportunity to design and enhance APIs for a cutting-edge drone software platform used in public safety. You will work on building and integrating RESTful, WebSocket, and MQTT APIs, connecting with third-party services and devices while ensuring robust security and high performance. The position combines hands-on software engineering with real-world testing, including drone operations, to validate API functionality. You will be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values creativity, quality, and impact. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in Rust, experienced in building customer-facing APIs, and passionate about leveraging technology to improve public safety outcomes. Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this role.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and enhance RESTful, WebSocket, and MQTT APIs using Rust.
• Integrate APIs with third-party services and devices, ensuring smooth and secure communication.
• Follow, implement, and evolve best practices in Rust development.
• Test and validate API changes through hands-on drone operations.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams while taking ownership of individual projects.
• Ensure high-quality, secure, and performant APIs for public safety applications.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience with Rust development.
• 5+ years building customer- or partner-facing APIs.
• Experience with Async Rust, Tokio, Axum, Tungstenite, and WebSockets (some or all).
• Knowledge of mTLS, API keys, or other connection authentication methods.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently on projects.
• Interest and enthusiasm for drones, robotics, and public safety technologies.
• Must currently reside in the United States and have authorization to work without visa sponsorship.
• LinkedIn profile required for consideration.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a 100% employee-covered medical plan.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Health Savings Account match, Medical FSA & Dependent Care Account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness benefits and cell phone stipend.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Part 107 Pilot Training & License covered.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!