Software Engineer – Rust, Matrix & AI Agents mainly remote

Project overview

Dear Network,

For our client, we are currently looking for several Software Engineers (m/f/d) with a focus on Rust, Matrix protocol, end-to-end encryption, and AI agent integration.

The project's goal is the further development of a secure, open-source messenger for the integration of AI agents. The focus is on extending the Matrix specification with modern AI interaction possibilities and developing an open-source gateway for connecting AI agents via standardized protocols such as A2A and MCP.

Key Data:

Role: Software Engineer (m/f/d) – Rust, Matrix & AI Agents

Period: From commissioning until 01/31/2027 (with option for extension)

Requirements

Have we sparked your interest?

Then send us your CV in Word format and your current availability, including your hourly rate, to: gesa.prangeATdeedcon.de

Sincerely

Gesa Prange

Junior Account Manager

• Min. 3 years of experience in software quality, especially code review, clean code, SOLID, static code analysis (e.g., SonarQube), and linters
• Min. 3 years of experience in object-oriented programming, especially inheritance, interfaces, classes, and design principles
• Min. 3 years of experience in programming with Rust, especially Rust Standard Library, object ownership, debugging, threads, and asynchronous network access with Tokio
• Min. 3 years of experience with the Matrix protocol, especially client/server API, room versions, server/server API, status messages, and room memberships
• Min. 3 years of experience with end-to-end encrypted messaging systems (E2EE), including implementation and analysis of modern encryption systems
• Min. 1 year of experience in connecting LLM agents using MCP (Model Context Protocol) and A2A (Agent2Agent)

Project details

95% remote within Germany / on-site in Bonn if needed

Full-time

Languages: German

Service Description:

• Analysis and further development of the Matrix specification for the integration of AI agents (Agentic Chat)
• Conception and implementation of protocol extensions for streaming, tool calls, and query and approval processes (Human-in-the-Loop)
• Development of an open-source Matrix agent gateway in Rust
• Connection of Matrix homeservers, considering end-to-end encryption (E2EE)
• Integration of A2A-compatible AI agents, for example via kagent
• Development and submission of Matrix Specification Changes (MSCs) and support of the review process
• Development of a modular, container-based software architecture
• Ensuring compatibility with existing Matrix clients
• Execution of tests, code reviews, and quality assurance measures
• Creation of technical documentation and coordination with project stakeholders and the Matrix community
• Start: 2026-12
• Duration: 2 Monate
• Remote: remote
• Location: Bonn, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German