A small studio doing serious_work.
We build and ship with founders and operators who can't afford to get it wrong. Code & Trust is hiring AI-native builders who treat the client's problem like their own.
Pitch yourself.
Tell us what you're working on, what you've shipped, and why us.
- Email Us: hello@codeandtrust.com
- Call Us: (843) 619-7834
Requirements
01 Name - Required
02 Email - A valid email is required
03 Links to your work - At least one link is required
04 Pitch yourself - Required
We read every one. If there's a fit, we'll be in touch within two weeks. If we go quiet, it's not personal — it just means the timing isn't right.
Who we hire
Hiring builders, not job titles.
Don't apply if you are
01 A "full-stack developer" looking for tickets
02 A "senior PM" who needs a backlog handed to you
03 A "staff designer" waiting on requirements
04 A "growth engineer" optimizing one funnel for two years
05 A "tech lead" who hasn't written code this quarter
06 Someone who needs a manager to assign work
Do apply if you are
01 You shipped three things this month nobody asked you to ship
02 You read model cards for fun and have opinions on them
03 You can design a system, build the prototype, and write the cold email
04 You see a broken thing and fix it before asking if you can
05 Your default response to a hard problem is "let me try"
06 You treat taste as a technical skill
Why work here?
Small onshore studio based in Charleston, SC. Real products with real stakes — small enough that what you do shows up in what we ship.
Perks
01 Time - Unlimited PTO
02 Health - Full benefits
03 Place - Charleston, SC
04 Tooling - AI tools budget
05 Lunch - Weekly team lunch
06 Community - Monthly tech events
07 Voice - Direct access
08 Culture - Culture of flexibility
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. The range of experiences you've had is part of what makes you qualified here.
How we work.
Our Principles
01 Stewardship - We treat every client's product as our own.
02 Kindness - We give direct feedback because we want each other to grow.
03 Adaptability - We learn fast, pivot without drama.
04 Impact to Care - Caring isn't soft; it demands accountability and commitment.
How we hire.
We hire when we meet the right person. Here's what happens next.
01 You pitch yourself
02 Real conversation about your work and thinking
03 Meet the team
04 Offer when there's a fit
Got questions?
About working here
01 What's it like to work here day-to-day?
Small team, real work, fast pace.
02 Do you have set roles or job titles?
Functional disciplines exist but we expect flexibility.
03 Where is the team based?
Charleston, South Carolina.
04 Do you sponsor visas?
Not currently.
AI & how we work
05 How does Code /+/ Trust use AI in client work?
AI is integrated in discovery, prototyping, and more.
06 What do you expect from candidates around AI?
Have actual experience and opinions on AI tools.
07 How do you think about AI and the people who work here?
AI expands capabilities without replacing judgment.
How hiring works
08 How does the interview process work?
Three steps: intro, team meeting, final conversation.
09 What if there's no role posted?
We hire when we meet the right person.
10 What should I send when I pitch myself?
A link to your work and a few sentences.
11 How long until I hear back?
Within two weeks.
Perks & benefits
12 What benefits do you offer?
Health benefits, unlimited PTO, AI tools budget.
13 Is unlimited PTO actually unlimited?
Yes, and we mean it.