d) - 100% remote in Deutschland

Greenbone

2d•Remote

About The Position

Greenbone is seeking an experienced Rust Engineer (m/f/d) to join their development organization. This role involves developing and enhancing OPENVAS, an open-source vulnerability scanning framework, with a focus on reliable and scalable vulnerability detection. The engineer will design and implement high-performance backend services, APIs, and system-level components primarily in Rust. Responsibilities include contributing to the architecture and development of new scanning modules, services, and framework capabilities, solving complex backend challenges at scale with a holistic approach to performance, maintainability, and reliability, and driving software quality through automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices. The role also involves strengthening the OPENVAS open-source ecosystem through active collaboration and engagement on GitHub.

Requirements

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, a collaborative mindset, and full professional proficiency in English (German is a Plus).

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.