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 diverse 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.

• 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 record 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 development methods 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
• Preferably, experience in digital signal processing, particularly 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 collaborate 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 institute 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.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position can also be filled part-time, but as close to full-time as possible. The position is initially limited to 2 years with the possibility of extension. Appointment, remuneration, and social security benefits are based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).

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.

Our tasks are varied and flexible, and we work closely with applicants with disabilities to identify possible solutions that best promote their abilities.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Click the »Apply online« button to make a difference! Once we have received your application, an automatic confirmation will be sent to you. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what the next steps are.

Do you have questions about the application process? Our recruiter Claudia Kestler-Böhm will be happy to assist you: +49 9131 776-1654.

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
www.iis.fraunhofer.de