Rust Software Engineer

Rust Software Engineer vacancy for our Zug based client in the Pharma sector.

Your tasks:

• Develop and maintain software solutions using Rust, applying strong technical and problem-solving skills in a regulated environment
• Ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, compliant software for medical devices
• Contribute to robust system design and architecture (eg, distributed or event-driven systems)
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively, fostering collaboration and continuous learning within diverse teams
• Empower team members to take ownership and lead by example to foster teamwork and mentorship

Your experience/knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in software development or engineering
• Several years of experience in software development, including at least 2+ years of hands-on Rust experience in production environments
• Strong understanding of Rust core concepts (ownership, borrowing, lifetimes) and asynchronous programming (async/await)
• Experience with common Rust libraries/frameworks (tokio, actix-web, rocket, serde, sqlx)
• Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes or modern engineering practices (TDD/BDD) is a plus
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is a plus)

Your soft skills:

• Ability to solve complex issues creatively and effectively
• Strong collaboration skills within and across teams
• Motivation to make an impact on team members, customers, and patient outcomes
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to foster ownership and a positive working environment

Location: Zug, Switzerland

Work setting: Hybrid - 2 days onsite

Sector: Pharma

Start: ASAP - latest 06.2026

Duration: 12 months (extension possible)

Workload: 80% - 100%

Ref.Nr.: BH 23847

Take the next step and send us your resume along with a daytime phone number where we can reach you.

Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, we can only consider applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland.

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in your application.

As per client requirements, we need information about your marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit. For applicants with disabilities, we are happy to explore potential solutions with our end client.

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