Rust Developer – Railway Systems

Médiane Système limited; Brussel; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Leave days

Mobility package

Health insurance

Group insurance

Meal vouchers

Eco-vouchers

Job summary

Médiane Benelux is seeking a skilled Rust Developer to join a team shaping railway software in Belgium. You will contribute to a mission-critical traffic management platform running 24/7, focusing on reliability, safety, and performance.

You will guide the transition from C to Rust, develop new features, document technical decisions, and mentor colleagues. Strong attention to safety-critical coding and clear communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Advanced Rust development experience.
• Strong background in C.
• Proficient in Linux environments (development/debug).
• Familiar with Git-based workflows.
• Professional English plus Dutch or French.
• Experience with safety-critical systems (TRA/FMEA helpful).
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features aligned with the product roadmap.
• Design and implement core software modules.
• Produce clear technical documentation.
• Support transition from C to Rust and mentor teammates.
• Contribute to safety and security analyses and engineering practices.

Skills

Rust

C

Linux

Git workflows

English & Dutch/French

Safety-critical awareness

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Git

Job description

Médiane Benelux: Career Booster!

What We Offer

• IT consulting and strategy


• Digital transformation and IoT solutions


• Project management and process optimization

As specialists in electronics, development, and embedded systems design, we operate from sensor to cloud.

Why choose Médiane Benelux?

• Human-sized company: Promotes teamwork and collaboration in a dynamic and stimulating environment


• Sharp technical expertise and tailored solutions for each sector


• Talent support: Personalized follow-up, continuous training, and skill development for our employees


• Custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of each client


• Culture of innovation: Participation in innovative and varied projects


• Ecovadis Gold certification: Commitment to equality, well-being, and responsibility


• Human values: Commitment, Respect, Trust, Listening

"Happy at Work" and "Happy Clients" labels by Choose my Company: A fulfilling work environment and optimal client satisfaction

Job Description

Our client is a leading provider of software solutions for railway infrastructure, focusing on mission-critical traffic and safety management systems used nationwide.

About The Role

Shape the next generation of railway systems in Belgium by contributing to the evolution of a mission-critical traffic management platform. You will support the modernization of a real-time system operating 24/7, where reliability, safety, and performance are essential.

As a Rust Developer, You Will Be Involved Throughout The Lifecycle Of The System, From Design To Deployment, With a Strong Focus On Robustness And Long-term Maintainability. You Will
Develop new features aligned with the product roadmap.
Participate in the design and implementation of core software modules.
Produce clear technical documentation.
Support the transition from C to Rust, sharing expertise and mentoring team members when needed.
Take part in technical decisions related to tools, methods, and engineering practices.
Contribute to safety and security activities, including Threat and Risk Analysis (TRA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
Given the operational impact on railway traffic, precision and reliability in coding are key.

Profile / Requirements

Must-Have Skills

• Advanced expertise in Rust development.


• Solid background in C.


• Working knowledge of Linux environments (development/debug).


• Comfortable with Git-based workflows.


• Professional proficiency in English plus Dutch or French.


• Strong attention to detail, especially in safety-critical systems.


• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.


• Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented.


• Hands-on and motivated by complex technical challenges.

Nice to Have

• Scripting with Python and/or Bash.


• Exposure to Java environments.


• Experience writing technical or design documentation.


• Ability to navigate between high-level architecture and low-level implementation.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package, additional statutory leave days, mobility package (car or public transport subscription), DKV health insurance, group insurance, meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, etc