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