Linux Rust Deskop Developer

Rustsyndi • boulder, boulder county, co • Posted May 30, 2026

Position Overview

Linux Rust Deskop Developer at Zed Industries

Location: Remote (American or European time zones) or Boulder, Colorado

Company

Zed is a lightning-fast, collaborative code editor built from the ground up in Rust. We're looking for a Linux Lead to make Zed a first-class, native experience on Linux.

This isn't just a porting job—it's a chance to define what a truly native, high-performance editor should be for the Linux community. You'll own our Linux build, shape the technical vision, 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 acr...