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Rust Engineer
E-commerce Startup
We are hiring a systems minded Software Engineer for a fast growing European startup building high performance backend systems in Rust.
You will work on complex distributed services that power large scale e commerce and automation workflows. Prior Rust experience is not required, but you must have strong foundations in C, C++, or systems programming, curiosity, and a willingness to learn Rust quickly.
This is a great opportunity to join a lean, engineering driven team working on performance critical code that impacts millions of transactions every day.
What You Will Work On
- Designing and implementing backend services in Rust
- Working with PostgreSQL, gRPC, Docker, and Debian based infrastructure
- Contributing to systems that handle tens of millions of requests daily
- Building APIs, parallel computing components, and integrations with external partners
- Writing clean, well structured code following best practices (monorepo, microservices)
What We Are Looking For
- Degree from a top engineering school or university
- Experience in C, C++, or Rust with solid low level programming foundations
- 3+ years of professional experience in engineering (scale ups or start ups ideal)
- Curiosity, persistence, and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies
- Strong logic, math, and problem solving skills
- English fluency (French not required)
Nice to Have
- Background in backend development, distributed systems, or integrations
- Familiarity with Agile processes, GitHub, Notion, and cloud environments (GCP, Azure, etc.)
- Passion for mentoring junior developers and improving code quality
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Equity (BSPCE) options available
- Private health insurance (Alan)
- 50% Navigo reimbursement (if based in Paris)
- Hybrid work setup with a central Paris office (Sentier district)
- Regular team dinners, breakfasts, and sports events (climbing, football, etc.)
The Hiring Process
- Intro call (20 min) to get to know each other
- Technical interview (1 h) to discuss your experience and problem solving
- Half day immersion to meet the team, solve a real problem, and experience the culture
- Final offer 🎉
The process moves quickly and typically finishes within two weeks.
Interested?
Apply now to join a small and talented team building high impact systems in Rust and shape the future of large scale automated commerce.
👉 Send your resume to e-commerce@rustjobs.dev