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Student Assistant Backend Development of Security/Hacking Tools

€18.06 - €18.78/hrOn-siteEnglish 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 · Bachelor's or Master's students

  • Hours & duration

    10–20 h/week

  • Good to know

    Thesis possible

  • Application

    Grades or certificates requested

  • 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.

    5 of the 33 need no German and state pay, this role included.

  • Skills in the ad

    SootJavaAgileStatic Program Analysis

Job description

Description provided by Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

Fraunhofer SIT is one of the leading research and development institutes for secure information technology in Germany and Europe. The focus is on applied research and the development of innovative solutions for real security and data protection issues. The Secure Software Engineering research department researches and develops innovative solutions for the automatic identification of malware, vulnerabilities and exploits in software components. As a team, we have already developed and marketed various tools.

To support our team, we are now looking for a student assistant in the field of Java development for security analysis tools. IT security knowledge is not mandatory, but sound knowledge of software development with Java is.

What you will do

  • Further development of the backend of our existing innovative security analysis tools with Java
  • Implementation of backend functionalities of the vulnerability scanner in an agile development process

What you bring to the table

  • Computer science degree with practical experience in Java development (please provide a current transcript of records!)
  • Creativity, self-motivation and enthusiasm
  • Very good programming skills
  • Project experience in software development
  • Knowledge of static program analysis with Soot or related frameworks is an advantage, but not essential

What you can expect

  • Attractive hourly rate: €18.06/hour for Bachelor’s students and €18.78/hour for Master’s students
  • Independent working hours
  • Insights into the intersection of academic research and industrial application
  • Constant testing and use of new technologies
  • Collaboration in a dynamic team that develops agile software
  • Student assistant activities often lead to bachelor's/master's theses or permanent positions

The weekly working time is 10-20 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. 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. 

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT 

www.sit.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 5264                Application Deadline:

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