Top 4 Rust career paths (and which one you should choose)

A breakdown of four main Rust career paths: backend/web services, systems programming/infrastructure, embedded IoT/robotics, and developer tooling. Each path is covered with typical day-to-day work, salary ranges (from ~$100K for mid-level backend to $400K+ for senior systems roles), required skills, and guidance on which path fits different backgrounds. Backend is recommended as the fastest entry point for most developers, while systems programming offers the highest pay but longest ramp-up. The post concludes with a pitch for a structured Rust mentorship program.