Skill report · Programming Languages
Rust: demand in job postings
Rust is named in 4% of the 28,652 tech job postings Mettlespark read in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days (1,163 postings), most often for Backend Engineer at 13%, Embedded Software Engineer at 11% and Full-Stack Engineer at 9%. When a posting names it, 63% list it as required.
From 28,652 postings in the United States and Canada, April 23, 2026 to October 20, 2026. Updated October 20, 2026. How we count
- Postings naming it
- 1,1634% of all postings
- Required when named
- 63%rather than nice to have
- Senior level or above
- 63%of the postings naming it
- Time to learn
- about 130 hoursfrom zero to job-ready, Mettlespark's estimate
Over time
Its share of postings has fallen about 3 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
The roles that ask for it most
The share of each role's postings that name Rust.
| Role | Share of the role's postings |
|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | |
| Embedded Software Engineer | |
| Full-Stack Engineer | |
| Software Engineer | |
| MLOps Engineer | |
| Robotics Engineer | |
| Security Engineer | |
| Platform Engineer |
Often asked for alongside
The share of postings naming Rust that also name each.
- Python65%
- Go55%
- C++54%
- Distributed Systems51%
- AWS37%
- Kubernetes35%
Industries
Where the postings naming it come from.
- Aerospace & Defense18%
- Banking & Financial Services10%
- Enterprise Software & SaaS8%
- AI Research & Foundation Models7%
Quick answers
Is Rust in demand?
Rust is named in 4% of tech job postings in the United States and Canada over the last 180 days, 1,163 postings, and required in 63% of those. Its share of postings has fallen about 3 points since October 2023, comparing like with like, but it has turned down lately.
Which jobs ask for Rust?
Backend Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Full-Stack Engineer and Software Engineer postings name it most often: 13% of Backend Engineer postings, 11% of Embedded Software Engineer postings, 9% of Full-Stack Engineer postings.
What skills go with Rust?
Postings that name Rust most often also name Python, Go, C++ and Distributed Systems.
How long does it take to learn Rust?
About 130 hours from zero to job-ready, by Mettlespark's estimate; less with the prerequisites already in hand.