Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS | Germany | 91xxx Erlangen | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 24.02.2026 on stepstone.de
Software Developer / Rust Developer – Embedded Audio (m/f/d)
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world's leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, located in Erlangen, is the largest institute of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft with more than 1 200 employees. Welcome to the Faunhofer Instiute for Integrated Circuits IIS, headquartered in Erlangen! As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in various fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data acquisition, signal processing, and signal transmission. Talented individuals from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under one roof. A few highlights that reflect our innovative strength include neuromorphic computing, 5G/6G mobile communication technologies, generative AI in speech and signal processing, and X-ray imaging for e-mobility. And that's just the beginning! What sustainable solution will you find with us? Would you like to join Fraunhofer IIS's Audio and Media Technologies division and help port our award‐winning AAC codecs from C/C++ to Rust, delivering cutting edge audio processing to customers worldwide? Bring your Rust expertise to life in world-class audio products. .
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Take initiative: We are looking for ambitious software developers to implement our audio processing algorithms using in one of the most trending programming languages: Rust. Deploy globally: Join our team and help deliver cutting-edge software to international customers in the consumer electronics market. Proven track and urgent demand: Historically, our focus has been on C/C++ implementations of the AAC codec family and providing the FDK-AAC software for Android is one of our key projects. But with Google shifting from C/C++ to Rust for all Android media processing, an urgent need for a new generation of implementations has arisen. Own the port: Your role will be to port the existing C/C++ code to Rust using agile methods development and state-of-the-art CI toolchains, including AI-assisted coding. Don't worry if some of that is new to you! You will be on-boarded to an experienced team of software developers.
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Sciences, Media Technologies, or a related field Excellent programming skills in C/C++ with experience in state-of-the-art development toolchains and CI (GNU/Linux environment, Python, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, VS Code, clang) Ideally, a solid background in Rust programming, but more importantly an eagerness to learn identify, experience in digital signal processing, especially for speech and audio processing and analysis, as well as in the field of Android OS, and embedded software development Fluent English and the ability to cooperate effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team
An exciting role: Attractive working environment at a global market leader of a major innovative industry Inspiring culture: Friendly and supportive working atmosphere within our international team Room for creativity: Projects with strong practical components motivate our employees to drive innovation. We value personal contact: Structured onboarding process enabling quick familiarization with our institutes and successful expansion of your professional network We take your needs seriously: Work-life balance support through flexible working hours and hybrid work Top of the line infrastructure at your workplace: State-of-the-art technologies to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow Your goals and interests are important to us: Ongoing professional and personal seminars, coaching, and language classes. We offer equal opportunities: For example, the »Fraunhofer TALENTA career program for female scientists Complementary parking spaces, charging stations for electric cars, covered bicycle parking, and showers at the institute In-house health management including sports courses, running groups, and relaxation seminars. .
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![]() | Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS | |
| 91058 Erlangen | ||
| Germany |
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