Rust Backend Developer - IoT Systems | Rust Entwickler – Frankfurt am Main - IoT Backend (m/w/d)

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Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 19, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a greenfield IoT project, developing a brand-new software platform for safety-critical connected devices from scratch. Operating without the burden of legacy code, the successful candidate will focus on the backend implementation of monitoring and control platforms using Rust and the Tokio framework. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing REST APIs, developing automated unit and integration tests, and building CI/CD pipelines with GitLab. You will collaborate closely with hardware and embedded teams to ensure seamless system integration and participate in high-level architectural decisions and code reviews. This position is ideal for developers who enjoy a high degree of creative freedom and technical ownership within a focused team. The role is based near Frankfurt am Main and offers a modern tech stack, a 38.5-hour work week, and a hybrid working model with approximately 50% remote flexibility.

Required Skills

Education

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Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in backend software development
  • Proven experience with Rust or strong professional experience in Golang with a desire to transition to Rust
  • Experience in the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and system interfaces
  • Professional experience working within a Linux development environment
  • Experience in technical conception, effort estimation, and feature implementation
  • Experience with CI/CD structures and automated testing workflows

Languages

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Additional

  • Location: Frankfurt am Main area; Hybrid work model (approx. 50% remote); 38.5-hour work week.