SAIC

Rust Developer

SAIC$90K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) with 9 years of relevant experience; 15 years of experience can substitute for a degree.
  • Active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
  • Professional experience in Rust development focusing on systems programming, backend services, or embedded systems.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, specifically Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Experience with Git, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of software security principles like memory safety, secure coding, and STIG compliance.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Develop secure, high-performance Rust applications and system components for Red Hat platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and technical direction.
  • Implement efficient data handling, concurrency, and memory-safe algorithms following Rust best practices.
  • Integrate applications with CI/CD pipelines; automate builds and deployments using Red Hat toolchains.
  • Conduct unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and security hardening per DoD/Army cybersecurity standards.
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues in RHEL environments, including networking and services.
  • Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and release notes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical Army programs in a secure environment.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and communication skills.
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities in advanced software development and security.
  • Flexible application acceptance with no set deadline, allowing for broader candidate pool.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

We are seeking a skilled Rust Developer to design, develop, secure, and optimize high-performance software solutions running on Red Hat-based environments. The ideal candidate is deeply proficient in Rust and capable of delivering robust, secure, scalable applications in support of mission-critical Army programs in Huntsville, AL.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop secure, high-performance Rust applications and system components for Red Hat platforms.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and technical direction.
  • Implement efficient data handling, concurrency, and memory-safe algorithms aligned with Rust best practices.
  • Integrate applications with CI/CD pipelines; automate builds and deployments using Red Hat toolchains.
  • Conduct unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and security hardening following DoD/Army cybersecurity standards.
  • Troubleshoot system-level issues in RHEL environments, including networking and services.
  • Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and release notes.

Qualifications

Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) and nine (9) years' experience; Additional six (6) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
Required Qualifications
  • Professional experience developing in Rust (systems programming, backend services, or embedded).
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, with emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
  • Experience with Git, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Knowledge of software security principles, including memory safety, secure coding practices, and STIG compliance.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Effective communicator with ability to operate in agile, cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to document complex systems in a clear and maintainable way.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with ARM or embedded development for aviation or ground systems.
  • Experience with FIPS/FedRAMP environments or DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols, or real-time/near-real-time architectures.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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