PhotoRoom · Cross-Platform Engineering
Senior Software Engineer (Rust)
RemoteSeniorParis, Île-de-France, FranceE-commerceAI/MLB2C
Our Take
Build cross-platform Rust libraries at Photoroom for 300M+ e-commerce users.
What you’ll do
- Architect, develop, and deliver complex features
- Own work from specification to integration
- Work hand-in-hand with product, web, and mobile teams
- Contribute to live collaboration platform
- Impact millions of users globally
What they’re looking for
- Proven Rust software development experience
- Cross-platform client-side code delivery
- C/C++ experience appreciated
- Familiarity with Swift, Kotlin, or TypeScript
- Fast-growing startup background
What you get
- 90k–120k salary + Stock-Options/BSPCE
- Remote work flexibility
- 30 days annual leave
- €1,000 home office grant or co-working stipend
- €1,000 annual learning and development budget
- Private health insurance
- Relocation support up to €10,000 (France only)
Skills & Focus Areas
- Rust
- WebAssembly
- wgpu
- C/C++
- Swift
- Kotlin
- TypeScript
- OpenGL
As posted by PhotoRoom
About us
Founded in 2019 and part of Y Combinator's 2020 cohort, Photoroom is the leading visual solution for e-commerce.
We've raised Series B funding and reached 300+ million users worldwide, processing over 5 billion images annually and serving both small businesses and major enterprises like Amazon, DoorDash, and Decathlon through our mobile app, web platform, and API.
We're a remote-friendly team of 100+ passionate builders giving e-commerce businesses superpowers to create visuals that help them grow, making the hardest parts of selling online disappear. We focus on craft, innovation, and collaboration, creating exceptional impact for e-commerce businesses worldwide.
Senior Rust Software Engineer
Compensation: 90k–120k* + Stock-Options/BSPCE
Location: Paris (Hybrid)
About the Role
You will contribute to the cross-platform libraries powering Photoroom on iOS, Android, and the Web, directly impacting millions of users.
You will architect, develop, and deliver complex features used by in-house app developers in exciting new technologies such as Rust, WebAssembly, and wgpu.
You will own your work from A to Z: from specification and implementation to integration on the target platform, working hand-in-hand with our product, web, and mobile teams to ensure a consistent Photoroom experience across all platforms.
You will contribute to our live collaboration platform (like Figma or Google Docs).
You will work within a small multicultural team of ~120 passionate, friendly, and committed people.
About You
You have proven experience developing software with Rust; experience in C/C++ is also very much appreciated. You have some understanding of at least one higher-level language (e.g. Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript) and are not afraid to learn more.
You have experience delivering cross-platform client-side code that provides simple interfaces to handle complex tasks.
You have a strong sense of ownership — you take initiative and are comfortable making both product and technical decisions.
You have worked as part of a talented team and have experience in a fast-growing start-up.
You are fluent in English (French is not required).
Nice to have: Experience with OpenGL, Metal, WebGPU, WebAssembly, Elixir, or Erlang.
If you think you have what it takes but don't meet every single point above, please still apply. We'd love to chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Benefits
Regular team gatherings, including in-person onboarding in Paris (1–2 weeks), yearly company offsite and team retreat, quarterly in-person meetings, and social events
30 days annual leave plus local public holidays
Competitive equity package with stock options/BSPCE, giving you ownership in our growing company
€1,000 one-time home office grant OR €400/month co-working space stipend (remote outside Paris)
€1,000 annual learning and development budget for training, courses, books, and skill development
Private health insurance
Relocation support (up to €10,000) for those choosing to move to France, including apartment finding and visa assistance
Access to personalised mental health support, including 1:1 sessions with therapists or coaches, self-care tools, and well-being resources via MokaCare
Sports and cultural activities reimbursement
Language lessons available for English and French
Note: Visa sponsorship and relocation support are only available for positions based in France. We cannot sponsor visas for remote positions outside of France.
Hiring Process
Screening call with Talent Manager or Hiring Manager (30 min)
Technical interview with a member of the cross-platform team (45 min)
Take-home technical assignment and live review with the team (45 min)
Culture fit interviews and meet the team (~3h in total)
Reference check and offer
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
We're committed to enabling everyone to feel included and valued at work. We believe our company and culture are strongest when composed of diverse experiences and backgrounds.
That's also why we have flexible working hours, trust people to work remotely, and extended parental leave.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, family, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.