Rust, Game Development & Career Growth with Stephan Dilly
Beyond Coding23 Huhti 2025

Rust, Game Development & Career Growth with Stephan Dilly

Can learning Rust boost your software engineering career? Absolutely.

In this episode, Stephan Dilly, Rust expert and seasoned game developer, discusses why Rust has quickly become a critical skill in the industry. He shares insights on Rust’s challenging learning curve, why it’s worth mastering, and how it positions you as a highly sought-after engineer. We also explore the world of game development, examining why Rust adoption in games is growing, yet still challenging.

Key Takeaways:
✅ How Rust can make you a better, more marketable software engineer
✅ Why the game industry is uniquely challenging and rewarding
✅ Rust’s potential in game development—and what’s holding it back
✅ Leveraging open-source projects to advance your tech career
✅ How side projects can give you a critical advantage in the job market

Whether you're an aspiring Rust programmer, curious about game development, or focused on career growth—Stephan’s insights offer clear, actionable advice for anyone in tech. 🎧


Connect with Stephan Dilly:

https://linkedin.com/in/stephandilly


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