Join an elite engineering team as an early member building a high-velocity social product. You will develop high-performance backend systems in Rust, managing everything from server-side infrastructure to cross-platform logic shared between iOS and Android. This role is perfect for engineers who value technical craftsmanship and rapid mistake-led learning.
Software Engineer, Backend (Rust) at amo
Join an elite, international engineering team in the heart of Paris building a revolutionary social platform. Backed by world-class tier-1 investors, this startup is moving faster than anything seen in the space in years. You'll write high-performance Rust code that powers both backend infrastructure and cross-platform mobile logic. With unique perks like 9 weeks of vacation, full relocation support, and a culture that values 'art and science,' this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of digital friendship alongside a group of world-class builders.
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Location
Paris, France
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
amo
Role overview
Amo is a social networking company that builds a collection of apps to bring friends together, focusing on real friendships rather than influencers. It offers platforms for sharing daily vlogs, real-time friend location (Bump), two-sided video sharing (Tilt), and collaborative mood boards (ID), along with user profile management. Founded in 2022, it is headquartered in Paris, France, and has raised $18M in Series A funding.
What you will do
- Develop and scale horizontal systems using cutting-edge technologies to handle massive traffic and real-time data synchronization.
- Maintain and evolve a shared Rust component used across iOS and Android to ensure a unified networking and data model layer.
- Collaborate across functions to design and implement creative features and "easter eggs" that prioritize user delight and product art.
Who this is a fit for
- Proficient in Rust or low-level systems programming languages like C++, C, or OCaml with a passion for high-performance code.
- Experienced in operating distributed systems in production environments using technologies such as Redpanda, Kafka, ScyllaDB, or Cassandra.
- Driven by a strong product sense for consumer social applications and a desire to take full ownership of technical scopes and analytics.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work at an intense, high-growth startup backed by world-class tier-1 investors with a pace unseen in the social space for five years.
- Exceptional benefits including 8-9 weeks of annual vacation time and full company shutdowns twice a year to ensure a true recharge.
- Join a deeply international team (17+ nationalities) with comprehensive relocation support, including visa sponsorship, housing assistance, and French lessons.
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