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Linux Desktop Rust Engineer
Job in
Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80301, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Zed Industries
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Unix/Linux
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Remote (American or European time zones)
Zed is a fast, collaborative code editor built from the ground up in Rust.
We're looking for a Linux Lead to make Zed a first-class experience on Linux.
In this role, you’ll own our Linux build, shape what “native” means for the diversity of Linux environments,and lead the charge in delivering a polished, performant editor that feels right at home.
- Define the technical vision and quality standards for Zed on Linux
- Ensure a native-feeling experience by working directly with Linux desktop environments, conventions, and APIs
- Solve Linux-specific technical challenges in our Rust codebase
- Create robust testing infrastructure to catch regressions across Linux distributions and desktop environments
- Guide cross-platform architectural decisions with a Linux-first mindset
- Mentor teammates on Linux development best practices and ecosystem nuances
- Stay deeply involved—you'll be using Zed on Linux every day to validate and improve it
- Strong Rust experience with a systems programming background
- Daily Linux user with deep familiarity across multiple distributions
- Expertise in Linux graphics and windowing systems
- Experience building and shipping native-feeling Linux desktop applications
- Understanding of Linux UX patterns, user expectations, and toolkit diversity
- Strong technical leadership and architectural decision-making skills
- Self-directed and comfortable prioritizing independently in a fast-moving environment
- Passionate about creating high-quality Linux-native developer tools
- Experience with packaging and distribution systems (Flatpak, App Image, DEB/RPM)
- Familiarity with Linux desktop environments and theming challenges
- Contributions to open-source projects in the Linux or Rust ecosystem
- Knowledge of Linux-specific CI/CD pipelines and build systems
- Prior work on Linux developer tools, IDEs, or editors
Join us in revolutionizing the development experience. Your expertise could drive Zed's next game-changing feature!
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