At RIIICO, we’re reimagining how factories adapt to change. Our AI-powered software makes complex production environments editable, interactive, and collaborative – turning manufacturing planning into something anyone can engage with, not just the experts.
We are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer to own the backend systems powering our 3D asset management software and related services.
Tasks
* Own our distributed job processing system that powers asset transformation, AI inference, meshing, and data processing
* Maintain and extend our Rust data export pipeline, handling 3D asset transformations across multiple formats
* Develop resilient APIs on a global scale to power RIIICO's data processing foundation
* Optimize features and performance in close cooperation with frontend, backend, and AI teams
* Research and prototype integrations with external 3D data sources and new file formats
Requirements
* You can thrive in a dynamic environment and like to tackle new and various problems
* Completed a technical or scientific study program (B.Sc. or M.Sc.)
* Solid programming fundamentals in Rust or systems languages (C++/Go) with eagerness to learn
* Previous experience in collaborative software development
* You are able to work independently while building and extending backend systems
* Clear technical communication to work effectively with frontend, backend, and platform teams
* Interest in how large-scale distributed systems work
Bonus:
* Experience with any message queue or event-driven systems (RabbitMQ/Kafka)
* Experience with 3D graphics, CAD software, or computational geometry
* Previous work with monitoring/observability (Prometheus/Loki/Grafana)
* You have experience using Docker, working with CI/CD solutions, and microservices
Benefits
* Additional vacation days
* Company stock options
* Flexible working hours
* Hybrid Office Culture
* Job Ticket, Urban Sports Club Membership, and more
Why You Should Join
* Build something that makes a tangible difference in the world’s most important sector – manufacturing
* Shape a product from first principles, not just manage what’s already built
* Collaborate with a sharp, hands-on team that values speed, clarity, and ownership
* Competitive salary & equity package
* Hybrid setup in Düsseldorf or Aachen with flexibility for deep work and on-site collaboration
* Backed by top international investors and on a path to scale
At RIIICO, we’re building the future of agile manufacturing—and that spirit of adaptability shapes how we work, too. We believe in giving people the freedom to move fast, take ownership, and solve real-world problems with smart, purposeful tech. Our vision is bold: make powerful tools accessible to everyone in manufacturing, and empower teams to adapt with speed and confidence. If you’re driven by impact, thrive in ambiguity, and want to help reshape a global industry from the inside out, RIIICO is the place to do it.