(Junior) Rust Backend Engineer (m/f/d) - Fleet Optimization

Are you passionate about writing high-performance systems in Rust that directly improve how people move through cities? Join us as a (Junior) Rust Backend Engineer (m/f/d) in our Fleet Optimization team on a shared journey that matters!

We are looking for a Software Engineer (m/f/d) who is eager to build production-ready and cloud-native systems in Rust. Our system optimizes the utilization of our fleet to pick up and deliver our customers in the most efficient manner. Fleet optimization is an essential part of MOIA's business as it strongly influences unit economics and customer satisfaction.

MOIA’s long-term strategy focuses on autonomous driving and expanding to new cities. Our team contributes by enabling service adaptability and scaling — supporting additional mobility modes and configuring offerings to meet diverse urban needs.

Our team and system

• We’re one of the few companies running Rust in production at scale for real-time decision systems. Your work will go live daily and have visible, city-wide impact.
• Our software is built on AWS, gRPC, K u bernetes & all code lives on GitHub .
• Our team comprises experts in various fields: Operations Research, Data Science and of course, Software Engineering. However, none of us identifies as either-or and we believe in the value of closing knowledge gaps as much as possible.
• We work in a hybrid setup with regular on-site collaboration at our offices in Berlin and Hamburg
• You even want more information on our team? Check out our blog post.

What you will do

• Design and build real-time systems in Rust that dynamically assign tasks to vehicles in our ride-pooling fleet.
• Extend our systems to support new mobility modes and expand into new cities.
• Write production-grade Rust code contributing to our in-house optimization algorithms and surrounding systems.
• Embrace DevOps: own your code in production with strong observability, test coverage, and frequent deployments.

What will help you to fulfill your role

• Your team player attitude. You actively seek to avoid knowledge silos. You like to provide and receive feedback, and to develop software collaboratively for example through pair programming.
• You have Rust experience or a strong interest in Rust paired with experience in other systems programming languages.
• Considered a plus: You have hands-on experience with cloud-native infrastructure and distributed systems.
• You’re motivated to grow your skills in a supportive, technically strong team. We’re happy to mentor early-career engineers who show initiative and curiosity.
• You know the fundamentals like unit testing, Git and data structures and bring either a basic understanding or strong interest for algorithms and statistic s .

We encourage you to apply even if your profile does not meet all the requirements for the role since we are looking for a diverse range of experiences, skills, and interests. We are certain that there will be something for everyone because we are working on such a variety of tasks and embrace individual growth at MOIA.

Our benefits in a nutshell

• Competitive salary (including bonus)
• Hybrid work setup: Work from home or one of our offices - you and your team decide how often to meet, blending flexibility with collaboration!
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of flexible work arrangements depending on your needs (parenting, care work, volunteering, etc.)
• Budget and monthly expense allowance for home office setup
• Possibility of remote work from outside Germany for up to 6 weeks per year from over 35 countries - learn more in our blog!
• Public transport ticket (fully subsidized "Deutschlandticket") for commuting and travelling throughout Germany and discount on MOIA rides
• Subsidized fitness club membership or bike leasing
• Learning environment with continuous learning days, job rotation, trainings and workshops, coaching, conferences, books, and language classes
• Mental health support, 1:1 sessions with external professionals and mental unload workshops
• 30 vacation days, sabbatical and unpaid leave option
• Relocation support with service provider (visa, administration, etc.)
• Dog-friendly offices

For student & internship positions, we have an adjusted set of benefits. You can find them here.

Be who you are!

We are a member of Charta der Vielfalt and are dedicated to actively fostering a workplace that celebrates and promotes diversity in various aspects such as age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or cognitive ability, and ethnicity. At MOIA, we embrace a culture where people are accepted, respected, valued, appreciated, and included.

In our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we regularly provide unconscious bias training to all our employees. Furthermore, we continuously strive to enhance our hiring process by ensuring a diverse hiring panel.

Our Future Work model

Since we love to collaborate, it is clear to us that we don't want to become a fully remote company, but we also don't need to spend every day of the week in the office to do a great job.

Our current hybrid work approach focuses on adapting to different needs, including increased flexibility that works best for the teams and the individuals with as much self-determination as possible.

Get more insights on how we work on our blog to find out more about our hiring process or follow us on Instagram for a look inside MOIA.

Who we are

At MOIA we’re reimagining the future of mobility – safe, autonomous and tailored to the needs of cities and their people. As a tech company with more than 400 employees, we build mobility solutions that truly move cities forward.

We launched our ridepooling service in Hamburg in 2019 and have been part of the city’s public transport system since 2023. Since launch, we have transported over 12 million passengers. Currently, MOIA is evolving from a mobility provider to a tech provider offering a scalable and safe turnkey solution for autonomous driving.

With office locations in Berlin and Hamburg, our diverse and international team comprising more than 60 nationalities works together toward that shared mission.

MOIA is more than a technology provider – we are a partner to cities and public transport operators committed to creating more livable spaces and delivering mobility solutions that are reliable, safe and comfortable.

Watch our company video here.

Your application to MOIA

We value authenticity and personal insights in your application responses. While AI tools can be useful, we encourage you to answer the following questions based on your own experiences and understanding. This helps us better evaluate your unique perspective and match for the role.

To reinforce an unbiased screening process, we kindly ask you not to include your picture, age, address, or any other details unrelated to your qualifications and suitability for the role.

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