Student Assistant Backend Development of Security/Hacking Tools
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft3 months ago
Darmstadt, GermanyEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Further develop the backend of existing security analysis tools with Java.
- Implement backend functionalities for the vulnerability scanner.
- Work in an agile software development process.
- Test and use new technologies while collaborating with a dynamic research and development team.
Requirements
- Pursue or hold a computer science degree with practical experience in Java development and provide a current transcript of records.
- Demonstrate very good programming skills and project experience in software development.
- Bring creativity, self-motivation, and enthusiasm.
- Knowledge of static program analysis with Soot or related frameworks is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- Hourly rate of €18.06 for bachelor’s students and €18.78 for master’s students.
- Flexible weekly working time of 10–20 hours and part-time availability.
- Insights into the intersection of academic research and industrial application.
- Independent working hours and collaboration in a dynamic team.
- Opportunities for student assistant work to lead to bachelor’s or master’s theses or permanent positions.
- Remuneration follows the general works agreement for assistant staff.
About Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is a German nonprofit organization for applied research that develops contract R&D and prototypes for industry and the public sector. It operates a network of specialized institutes (e.g., IGD for visual computing and SCAI for computational science) that transfer academic advances into industrial practice. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Munich, it serves markets such as manufacturing, automotive, healthcare, and public administration.