Senior Rust Systems Engineer - Firmware & C/C++ Migration

SherlockTalent; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SherlockTalent is seeking a remote-first Rust Systems Engineer focused on firmware and C/C++ migration. This is a critical role for moving legacy systems to Rust, requiring substantial experience in production Rust and C/C++.

The successful candidate will define migration plans, mentor engineers, and interface with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions without compromising quality or timelines. This is a full-time position meant for experts in embedded and enterprise Rust development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production Rust experience is required.
• Real experience with C or C++, understanding legacy systems.
• Experience with cross-compilation toolchains and target-specific builds.

Responsibilities

• Own the transition architecture for Rust migration.
• Rewrite embedded C/C++ components in Rust.
• Define memory safety policies for the team.

Skills

Production Rust experience

C or C++ experience

Understanding of Rust ownership

Embedded Rust or Enterprise Rust

Cross-compilation toolchains

Architecture documentation

Codebase improvement

Job description

SherlockTalent is seeking a remote-first Rust Systems Engineer focused on firmware and C/C++ migration. This is a critical role for moving legacy systems to Rust, requiring substantial experience in production Rust and C/C++.

The successful candidate will define migration plans, mentor engineers, and interface with stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions without compromising quality or timelines. This is a full-time position meant for experts in embedded and enterprise Rust development.