Backend Engineer – Core Services (m/f/d)

AnyDesk Software GmbH

Job Description

AnyDesk was founded under the belief that software technology and global connectivity can be a means to improve the way society functions. Today, AnyDesk builds a platform technology to reinvent the internet.

Join us in shaping the future of software technology!


To support us on our mission, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Backend Engineer with proficency in rust. In this role, you will be working with us to build, extend and deploy scalable, robust, and high-performing backend services, serving millions of users in realtime. These services will create the basis for new AnyDesk features, supplying APIs for both our Customer Web Console, as well as the AnyDesk Client directly. Here you will be able to take ownerships of projects with varied problem scopes, and together with our team you will come up with new Ideas to create the architectural foundation critical to the AnyDesk product.

You will work in an international environment to achieve common goals and objectives. If you are a self-starter who is detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this position.

  • Develop and improve various real-time backend services with millions of users
  • Develop simple single-purpose applications and APIs to solve critical business needs
  • Work with client Development to develop new Features
  • Improve CI/CD pipelines, improving our software quality

Basic Qualifications:

  • Very strong ability to listen attentively, apply logic and reason, follow- through, can-do attitude, and exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
  • Easy to work with
  • Sense of urgency
  • Strong skills in Rust or a Very strong Background in C++/C/Go and motivation to learn
  • Proven track record of successfully creating and shipping applications at scale
  • Experience in Architectural planning using building blocks from SQL and NoSQL databases, messaging services, proxies, etc.
  • Experience in Creating and Maintaining Rest or GRPC APIs
  • Experience in planning, working with and understanding tradeoffs of different Database solutions
  • Advanced Skills in at least one High Level language, preferably TypeScript/JavaScript
  • Good Knowledge around Linux systems and ability to independently set up and maintain development servers
  • You focus on concepts, methods and aim for the solution best fitting for the task and future goals
  • High level of creativeness, good technical comprehension and a passion for learning
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, communicate effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Basic skills in React or another frontend framework
  • Experience with different Deployment methods – Containers, Bare Metal
  • Experience in debugging, profiling and maintaining production applications

What we offer:

  • Centrally located office in Stuttgart
  • 30 vacation days/year in a full-time position
  • Free drinks and weekly team lunch
  • Personal and professional development potentialities and room for creative ideas
  • An international team
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