Rust Engineer - Data Interoperability (Remote EU)

About Us

Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical) is a fast-growing medical device software company headquartered in Bern, Switzerland. Our mission is to enable the right decisions sooner in healthcare, through transformative AI & data management solutions for disease screening and monitoring. Join our diverse team of entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and commercial experts who are collectively shaping the future of healthcare.

Job Description

We are looking for a Rust Engineer with a passion for data interoperability to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proficient and innovative problem-solver with a strong background in Rust and a deep understanding of data standards. You will be responsible for building robust, scalable and efficient systems that handle complex data, ensuring seamless integration and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable, testable, and efficient code using the Rust programming language.
• Collaborate and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and teamwork to build high-quality software.
• Assist in establishing best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior team members, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively.
• Design and build scalable solutions leveraging RESTful APIs and web services.

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Vision, or other relevant subject, or equivalent work or open-source experience.

• 1 - 2 years demonstrable experience with Rust AND 5 years experience with data interoperability / image processing. 
• Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment.
• Familiarity with medical data interoperability standards, such as DICOM or FHIR.
• Good foundation of image processing, image compression, and data serialization concepts.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Solid debugging and testing skills.
• Excellent English language communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset.
• Available to work during Central European Time (CET) business hours.

Desirable Skills (optional)

• Experience in Python.
• Knowledge of web frameworks like Axum and web APIs (e.g., REST, RESTful, GraphQL).
• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, TLS encryption, and DNS.
• Exposure to computer vision techniques (traditional or machine-learning).

• A chance to be part of an exceptional team driving innovation in healthcare.
• A competitive salary in a supportive work environment that fosters work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in an international setting.
• A culture of collaboration and inclusion, which is fundamental to our ethos.
• Occasional travel to our HQ in Switzerland, immersing you in our core operations and company culture.