diff --git a/.github/workflows/alpha.yml b/.github/workflows/alpha.yml
index d635c46e..0e142ddd 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/alpha.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/alpha.yml
@@ -77,6 +77,8 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Build native + apps + shell
         shell: bash
+        env:
+          CARGO_BUILD_JOBS: 2
         run: |
           bun run --filter @brainstorm/native ${{ matrix.napi-script }}
           bun run --filter @brainstorm/shell build