Software Engineer

RUST Development team lead (multi-year project)

Our client is undertaking a complete rewrite of a complex, safety-critical software system, moving from C to Rust. This is a greenfield redevelopment where the right foundations will determine long-term success.

As the first Rust expert in the team, you will lead the transition, coach existing developers, and establish the technical framework that will guide future development for years to come.

Your Role

You will:

• Lead the migration of a mission-critical system from C to Rust.
• Coach and mentor the internal team, helping them adopt Rust best practices.
• Design and implement the foundational architecture and development guidelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation to support ongoing development.
• Define coding standards, best practices, and workflow processes for Rust projects.
• Collaborate closely with other engineers to ensure maintainable, scalable, and safe code.

Your Profile

• Proven experience in Rust development, ideally in complex or safety-critical systems.
• Solid background in systems programming (C/C++ experience is a plus).
• Strong ability to coach and upskill teams unfamiliar with Rust.
• Experience setting up architecture, tooling, and documentation for new projects.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Fluency in Dutch or French