Software Developer - Site Reliability Engineering (m/f/d)

Gunzenhausen

Fulltime

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Who we are:

With several hundred thousand servers in operation, Hetzner is one of the largest web hosting providers and data center operators in Europe. We provide our customers with high-tech products we develop in house, and with reliable infrastructure at fair prices. More than 500 Hetzner employees work every day to help shape the digital future and provide our customers with simple, efficient solutions to complex problems.

You like to protect systems from unwanted access, ensure outstanding performance, and keep backend load to a minimum. Do you speak IPv6 fluently and know the OSI layers by heart?
Then you might be just who we’re looking for as a Software Engineer for Site Reliability Engineering (m/f/d) at our location in Gunzenhausen.

Your responsibilities:

Ensure the performance and security of our websites by mitigating attacks, bot traffic and backend overload
Protect our systems from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks
Design and refine rate limiting and caching solutions between network and application layers
Contribute your ideas, build visionary solutions, and help shape the future of our infrastructure

What impresses us:

Strong programming skills – ideally in Rust, tokio.rs, Lua, Go, or C/C++
Solid knowledge of network technologies such as BGP, DNS, TCP, HTTP, TLS, and IPv6
Familiarity with DevOps practices and Infrastructure as Code tools is a plus
Curiosity and creativity – you're eager to go beyond your own comfort zone, and you can bring fresh ideas to the table
A large amount of initiative; an independent, structured work style
Strong analytical skills and the ability to stay cool under pressure

The work environment at Hetzner:

At Hetzner Online, your tasks will be exciting, challenging, and varied. Our corporate philosophy emphasizes personal interaction, efficient decision making processes, and a strong DIY mentality. In addition to numerous social benefits, flexible working hours (where feasible), and opportunities for both professional and personal development, we can offer you an attractive salary.

Contact:

Do you have any questions? Feel free to reach out to us at career@hetzner.com or call our contact person for this position.

Milena Schmid
People Operations Manager
+49 9831 505-214

Apply now!

Work environment

Height-adjustable desks, free snacks & drinks

Vacation & free time

6 weeks of vacation and time off in lieu for 100% of overtime worked

Hetzner products

Free resources for your projects

Remote work

Option to work remotely up to two days per week

Kindergarten subsidy

We support your family with up to €100 per child

Celebrating together

Barbecues, game nights, team events—we celebrate together

Donation budget

€800 donation budget per year for your favorite project

Profit sharing

Generous annual profit sharing based on the company's success

From application to your first day at Hetzner

What happens after you submit your application? We explain it step by step here - from initial contact to joining the team.

Application process

1. Find a job and apply

Find your dream job among our vacancies and apply quickly and easily online via our portal.

Our technology in a nutshell

What exactly does Hetzner do?

Not every position at Hetzner is directly related to IT, but our technology is at the heart of our company. Learn more about our core business and what we work on every day.

Learn about our technology

Locations

Get to know your new workplace

Personal interaction on site, genuine cooperation, and our well-being are the foundation for innovation. That's why we need space for more than just work. Learn more about our three locations in Gunzenhausen, Falkenstein, and Nuremberg.

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