# Senior Backend Engineer - Rust (Remote EU)

> RetinAI Medical · Portugal (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-22

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Software Development

## Description

### About Us

[Ikerian AG (formerly RetinAI Medical)](http://www.retinai.com) 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're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer specialised in Rust to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proficient problem-solver with a passion for building robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software across the stack, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and mentorship.

### 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.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education / open-source experience).
-   5+ years of demonstrated professional software development experience, including 2 - 3 years of demonstrable experience in Rust. 
-   Proficient in the Rust programming language in a production environment.
-   Strong understanding of multithreading and concurrent programming.
-   Experience in Axum, SQLx, PostgreSQL, HTMX or similar technologies.
-   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.

-   Desirable Skills (plus)

-   Understanding of TypeScript, Python and JavaScript.
-   Experience mentoring junior team members.

## Benefits

-   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.

## Apply

[Apply at RetinAI Medical](https://apply.workable.com/retinai/j/1E58213715/apply)

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