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Student Assistant - Secure Software Engineering in Heilbronn

€18.06 - €18.78/hrHybridEnglish requiredGerman requiredTechSoftware Engineering

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  • Pay

    €18.06 - €18.78/hr ≈ €1,415 net per month at 20 h/week

    Median for Darmstadt (all fields): €16.00/hr, from 22 working-student postings with stated pay in the last 12 months. None of the other 36 postings pays more than the middle of this role's stated range (€18.42). Salary guide

  • Requirements

    Studies: Computer science or related · Bachelor's or Master's students · must be enrolled

    Languages: German (good) · English (good)

  • Benefits

    Flexible hours
  • Employer

    We list 22 open student roles at Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT. 2 more have closed since June 2026. See all Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT roles

  • Similar roles

    33 open Tech roles in Darmstadt

    Of these: 36% with no German needed, 24% hybrid or remote, 36% with pay stated.

    3 of the 33 are hybrid or remote and state pay, this role included.

  • Skills in the ad

    JavaStatic Program AnalysisDebuggingC/C++Software Vulnerability AnalysisOpen SourceDynamic Program Analysis

Job description

Description provided by Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

The Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT is one of the leading research and development institutions for cybersecurity in Germany and Europe and is part of ATHENE, the national research center for applied cybersecurity. ATHENE is a cooperation between the Fraunhofer Society, TU Darmstadt, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, and Goethe University Frankfurt. Our common goal: to make the world of tomorrow safer. The focus is on application-oriented research and the development of innovative technologies and solutions for the pressing security and data protection issues of our time. Become part of our team and help shape the secure digital future with us!

Be part of change

  • Support in research projects in the field of secure software development
  • Programming and debugging tasks (e.g., in Java or C/C++)
  • Collaboration in the analysis and preparation of research results
  • Literature research as well as support in the creation of reports and presentations
  • Opportunity to contribute to tools for the analysis and detection of software vulnerabilities 

What you contribute

  • Enrolled student of computer science, IT security, or a related field
  • Solid programming skills in Java and/or C/C++
  • Background in software engineering (e.g., through lectures, internships, or participation in open source projects)
  • Knowledge of static or dynamic program analysis desirable but not mandatory
  • Good German and English skills, spoken and written
  • Ability to work in a team and interest in scientific work 

What we offer

  • Attractive hourly rate: €18.06/hour for Bachelor’s students and €18.78/hour for Master’s students
  • Collaboration on practice-oriented research projects at an internationally renowned institute
  • Flexible working hours and flexible home office solutions to accommodate your studies
  • A collegial and open working environment at the Fraunhofer SIT location in Heilbronn
  • The opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in current research topics in cybersecurity 

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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. 

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.

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT 

www.sit.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 81290                Application Deadline:

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