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Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs Software Engineering Intern
atvari GmbH · Lüneburg · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
ICT system administrator — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
ICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; automate routine tasks; write computer programs; troubleshoot; train and supervise staff; and provide technical support. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance.
Also known as: enterprise administrator, IT system administrator, ICT systems administrator, ICT sysadmins, IT systems administrator, ICT sysadmin
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- 24 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
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The listing, marked up
atvari is a technology company specializing in software and cloud architecture, custom software engineering, cloud engineering, DevOps, and IT consulting. The team is passionate about building robust, modern solutions with a strong focus on Rust, Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs, and open-source technologies. atvari values clean, maintainable code and collaborative engineering practices. Applicants can expect to work in an environment that encourages learning, experimentation, and contribution to the open-source community.
Tasks
Role Description
As a Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs Software Engineering Intern at atvari, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Nix-based development and deployment environments. You will assist in writing and refining Nix and NixOS configurations, automating build and deployment workflows, and integrating Nix with existing software projects. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with engineers on backend services, troubleshooting environment and dependency issues, and documenting configuration and tooling. This is a fully remote internship, where you will work closely with the engineering team and gain hands-on experience with Rust, Nix, and cloud-native practices.
Internship Details
This is an unpaid1 internship for the duration of 1-3 months based on your needs. It is either offered as a voluntary internship (Freiwilliges Praktikum) or a mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum) and it is only available to German residents.
You are eligible if one of these conditions apply to you:
• you do not have a completed apprenticeship or university degree (Freiwilliges Praktikum)
• you need a mandatory internship as part of a degree program (Pflichtpraktikum)
Requirements
• Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and operating systems.
• Exposure to Software Development and Programming, with experience in at least one high-level language (Rust experience is a plus).
• Understanding of Back-End Web Development concepts, such as APIs, microservices, and server-side frameworks.
• Familiarity with Functional Programming (FP) principles and their practical application in codebases.
• Interest in Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs, reproducible builds, DevOps, and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to learn quickly, work in a team setting, and communicate clearly about technical topics.
• Comfort working remotely in Germany and collaborating in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Benefits
Our Tech Stack
• Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs
• Rust
• TypeScript & React
• Kubernetes & Podman
• OpenTofu / Terraform
• gRPC, Protobuf & buf
• GraphQL
• Grafana, Loki, Tempo, Mimir
• OpenTelemetry
• WebAssembly
• OpenCode & Claude Code
• GitHub, GitLab, Forgejo
• Hetzner Cloud, GCP, AWS, Azure, OpenStack
Other tools we use:
• Proton Workspace (Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, Proton Meet, Proton Lumo AI)
• Element / Matrix
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Tasks
Role Description
As a Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs Software Engineering Intern at atvari, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of Nix-based development and deployment environments. You will assist in writing and refining Nix and NixOS configurations, automating build and deployment workflows, and integrating Nix with existing software projects. Day-to-day tasks include collaborating with engineers on backend services, troubleshooting environment and dependency issues, and documenting configuration and tooling. This is a fully remote internship, where you will work closely with the engineering team and gain hands-on experience with Rust, Nix, and cloud-native practices.
Internship Details
This is an unpaid1 internship for the duration of 1-3 months based on your needs. It is either offered as a voluntary internship (Freiwilliges Praktikum) or a mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum) and it is only available to German residents.
You are eligible if one of these conditions apply to you:
• you do not have a completed apprenticeship or university degree (Freiwilliges Praktikum)
• you need a mandatory internship as part of a degree program (Pflichtpraktikum)
Requirements
• Strong foundational knowledge in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and operating systems.
• Exposure to Software Development and Programming, with experience in at least one high-level language (Rust experience is a plus).
• Understanding of Back-End Web Development concepts, such as APIs, microservices, and server-side frameworks.
• Familiarity with Functional Programming (FP) principles and their practical application in codebases.
• Interest in Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs, reproducible builds, DevOps, and infrastructure as code.
• Ability to learn quickly, work in a team setting, and communicate clearly about technical topics.
• Comfort working remotely in Germany and collaborating in a cross-functional engineering environment.
Benefits
Our Tech Stack
• Nix / NixOS / Nixpkgs
• Rust
• TypeScript & React
• Kubernetes & Podman
• OpenTofu / Terraform
• gRPC, Protobuf & buf
• GraphQL
• Grafana, Loki, Tempo, Mimir
• OpenTelemetry
• WebAssembly
• OpenCode & Claude Code
• GitHub, GitLab, Forgejo
• Hetzner Cloud, GCP, AWS, Azure, OpenStack
Other tools we use:
• Proton Workspace (Proton Mail, Proton Calendar, Proton Drive, Proton Pass, Proton Meet, Proton Lumo AI)
• Element / Matrix
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