Student assistant (f/m/non-binary) – In the area of software engineering for a Startup Project [...]

Student assistant (f/m/non-binary) – In the area of software engineering for a Startup Project

Chair of Embedded Software (Computer Science 11)

Our Profile

We are a young startup project funded by the EXIST Research Transfer program. Our mission is to develop an open-source middleware for connecting safety-critical real-time systems, providing an open alternative to proprietary solutions in industries such as automotive and medical technology.

The employment will be with the Chair of Embedded Software (Computer Science 11) at RWTH Aachen University, in the context of the startup formation supported by the EXIST program.

We are looking for motivated and talented software engineers to join our team and help us realize this vision.

Your Profile

• You are passionate about embedded systems and software engineering.
• You have experience in C++ and/or Rust or Web Development Technologies
• You optionally have experience with Linux, networking and embedded systems.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of our open-source communication stack for safety-critical real-time systems
• Implement and further develop software components in C++ and/or Rust
• Support integration and system testing on real platforms
• Support functional-safety activities toward ISO 26262 certification

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term up to 18 months.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 9-19 hours.
Flexible working hours are possible.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 14.50 euros per hour.

About us

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
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Application

Number

Number V

Application deadline 31/01/2026

Mailing Address

Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.