[Hiring] Rust Engineer @Greenbone

Role Description

As part of our development organization, we are looking for an experienced Rust Engineer (m/f/d) who enjoys solving complex problems, shaping technical solutions, and helping teams grow. You will join a motivated, diverse, and collaborative team that values ownership, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

• Develop and enhance OPENVAS, our open-source vulnerability scanning framework, with a focus on reliable and scalable vulnerability detection.
• Design and implement high-performance backend services, APIs, and system-level components primarily in Rust.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of new scanning modules, services, and framework capabilities.
• Solve complex backend challenges at scale, taking a holistic approach to performance, maintainability, and reliability.
• Drive software quality through automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices.
• Strengthen the OPENVAS open-source ecosystem through active collaboration and engagement on GitHub.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional software engineering experience in backend, systems, or infrastructure development.
• Expert-level proficiency in Rust and solid experience with C.
• Strong background in system-level programming, backend development, API design, and software architecture.
• Proven ability to design technical solutions and solve large-scale backend challenges.
• Interest in interpreter/compiler programming.
• Experience with automated testing, quality assurance, and modern development workflows, including AI-assisted development.
• Strong communication skills in English (German is a Plus), a collaborative mindset, and full professional proficiency in English.

Requirements

• Experience with Docker, Podman, and Docker Compose.
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD automation.
• Contributions to open-source projects and communities.
• Interest in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or network security.
• Experience working in agile, cross-functional development teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity to help shape a growing cybersecurity company.
• Flexible working hours and 100% remote option.
• A motivated and diverse team with an open company culture.
• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and genuine appreciation.
• 30 days of vacation and an attractive pension scheme.
• Job bike, fitness programs, and corporate health management.
• Comprehensive, ergonomic work equipment - also for the home office.