Student Assistent Full Stack Engineer

Future. Discover. Together.
If you’re passionate about start-ups, we’re excited to present this fantastic opportunity at HHI. Our vision? Accelerating the creation of groundbreaking, technology-driven start-ups. To achieve this, we rely on talents like YOU – supported by deep-tech projects, financial resources, professional facilities, and a strong network of mentors and coaches. As part of our project with the start-up Kukan, we are looking for a Working Student in Fullstack Engineering. In cooperation with the start-up Kukan, we are developing innovative applications that combine 3D Gaussian Splatting, 3D reconstruction, and conversational AI to create photorealistic digital twins. Become part of our team and join us on a journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Code, code, code: Implementation of complex features, Optimization of existing systems - you ensure that our code quality remains top-notch – whether in the backend, the frontend, or both
• AI & Tech Scouting: Try out brand-new tools and frameworks
• Cloud Native & Scaling: Work with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - you are familiar with containerization and microservices, or are interested in learning more
• Mobile Apps & Prototyping: Development of prototypes in rapid cycles and iterate based on user feedback

What you contribute

• Front-end: Proficiency in Next.js, React, and TypeScript, Swift & React Native (nice to have)
• Back-end: Python or other object-oriented framework
• Infra: You are familiar with firebase, cloud services (GCP), Postgres
• AI: You’ve played with Copilot, Claude Code or AI code tool
• Experience shipping production web applications
• Strong product sense and ability to make thoughtful UX/technical tradeoffs
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills across the full stack
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to translate technical features into customer benefits
• You have 1-2 years of work experience (nice to have)

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities to work from home

The position is initially limited to 1 year. An extension is explicitly desired.

The monthly working time is 80 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you require further information about this position, please contact:

Mr. Florian Rosendahl

E-mail:

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

Requisition Number: 83467 Application Deadline: 03/31/2026