Senior Software Engineer - Rust

We are currently supporting our client in the pharmaceutical industry in their search for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust development skills to join a multidisciplinary software team working on advanced diagnostic systems.

In this position, you will contribute to the development of high-quality software solutions used in molecular laboratory, core laboratory, and point-of-care environments. You will play a key role in designing, building, testing, and releasing software for both IVD and non-IVD products, helping drive innovation in modern healthcare diagnostics.

This is a hands‑on development role where you will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, contribute to software architecture, and help shape future product capabilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player who enjoys sharing knowledge, improving existing systems, and contributing ideas that enhance product functionality and efficiency.

• Develop software concepts and participate in feasibility studies to meet technical requirements
• Take ownership of software development tasks and ensure high-quality implementation through reviews and established development standards
• Define and estimate work packages and contribute to planning and software unit specifications
• Review designs and contribute to the overall software architecture and quality attributes
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex technical issues and implement bug fixes for post‑market software releases
• Ensure compliance with development processes and regulatory standards
• Propose improvements to existing systems and stay up to date with relevant technology trends

• University degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with strong Rust development expertise
• Solid understanding of Rust core concepts, including ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes
• Experience with asynchronous programming in Rust (async/await)
• Familiarity with Rust frameworks and libraries such as Tokio, Actix-Web, Rocket, Serde, or SQLx
• Experience working with Linux and Docker
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proactive and structured working style with focus on delivery and quality
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent English (German is a plus)

• Basic scripting knowledge
• Experience with RabbitMQ
• Knowledge of CAN bus communication
• Understanding of event‑driven architectures
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., medical devices)

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