About the Role

The Junior Rust Software Engineer will work on developing a messaging and customer engagement platform for the restaurant industry. This role involves collaborating with a small engineering team to build backend services using Rust and maintain frontend applications, while also learning and growing in a fast-paced startup environment.

What You'll Build

Restaurant text messaging platform
Customer engagement tools
Marketing automation features
Internal operational systems
Cloud-native backend services
Modern web applications

Responsibilities

Develop backend services using Rust
Build and maintain frontend applications using Next.js and TypeScript
Develop REST APIs and backend integrations
Work with AWS infrastructure and cloud services
Debug production issues and improve application performance
Collaborate closely with founders and senior engineers
Participate in product planning and feature discussions
Write clean, maintainable production code
Learn new technologies quickly and contribute across the stack

Required Qualifications

0–3 years of professional software development experience
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals
Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience with React or Next.js
Familiarity with Git
Basic understanding of REST APIs
Basic understanding of SQL databases
Strong problem-solving ability
Willingness to learn Rust in a production environment
Comfortable working in a startup where priorities change quickly

Preferred Experience

Rust
Next.js
TypeScript
AWS
PostgreSQL
Docker
Linux
CI/CD
Messaging or communications platforms

Ideal Candidate

Early in career and hungry to grow
Enjoys building products from scratch
Learns quickly
Takes ownership without constant direction
Comfortable wearing multiple hats
Interested in startups
Wants meaningful responsibility early in career
Values shipping software over perfection

Work Environment

Small engineering team with direct collaboration with founders, fast development cycles, real production ownership, and opportunity to grow into a senior engineering role. Primarily onsite to maximize collaboration and mentorship, with hybrid or remote flexibility potentially available after demonstrated success.

Education & Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. You will be required to submit a W-9 upon engagement. No OPT, CPT, W-8, visa sponsorship, or other sponsorship arrangements will be considered.

Requirements

Software Development Experience

0–3 years of professional software development experience is required.

JavaScript or TypeScript

Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript is necessary.

React or Next.js

Experience with React or Next.js is required.

Git Familiarity

Familiarity with Git is essential for version control.

REST APIs Understanding

A basic understanding of REST APIs is needed.

SQL Databases Knowledge

A basic understanding of SQL databases is required.

Nice to Have

Rust Experience

Experience with Rust is a plus but not required.

AWS Knowledge

Familiarity with AWS services is beneficial.

Docker Skills

Experience with Docker is advantageous.

CI/CD Practices

Knowledge of CI/CD practices is a plus.

Benefits

Performance-Based Compensation

Compensation increases are based on performance, technical ability, reliability, and contribution to the team.

Growth Opportunities

Opportunity to grow into a senior engineering role.

Collaborative Environment

Work in a small engineering team with direct collaboration with founders.