Rust Engineer - Zed Industries : Job Details

Zed is a fast, collaborative code editor built from the ground up in Rust. We're seeking a Rust Engineer with a strong systems programming background to help shape the future of software development.

As a Rust Engineer at Zed, you'll apply your expertise to build and improve features that directly impact developers' daily work. You'll join one of two teams:

Core: Crafting the foundation of Zed to create the best code editor in the world. We're building a fast, elegant environment with features like Notebook support, advanced Git integration, and a robust debugger. We're also expanding Zed's reach through improved Linux support and Windows compatibility.

AI: Integrating AI into Zed to revolutionize how code is written. We're building features that significantly enhance coding efficiency and quality, positioning Zed as a leader in AI-assisted development.

In either team, you'll work on a new kind of desktop application using our custom UI framework, GPUI. This framework enables you to create fluid, responsive interfaces that blend the performance of native apps with the flexibility of web technologies.

Design and implement new features for Zed that enhance developer productivity

Collaborate with designers and engineers to create intuitive user interfaces

Solve complex product challenges, drawing on your systems programming background when needed

Contribute to architectural decisions that shape Zed's future

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

Participate in code reviews and collaborate with teammates and community members in real time

Help improve our development processes and tooling

Optimize performance and user experience where necessary

Strong proficiency in Rust

Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Strong product sense and user-centric design approach

Self-directed work ethic and ability to operate autonomously

Excellent communication skills for remote collaboration

Willingness to work on both backend and frontend aspects of the application

Enthusiasm for pair programming, including several hours weekly in Zed

Familiarity with language servers, compilers, or other developer tools

Background in building real-time collaborative systems

Experience with AI integration in user-facing applications

Knowledge of cross-platform development challenges

Experience working on product code, front-end, or full-stack development

Location: Remote (American or European time zones) or Boulder, Colorado