Senior AI Engineer (w/m/d)

Aufgaben

• 0 → 1 and Beyond: Take major AI features and intelligent agents end-to-end (spec → ship → measure), working closely with our Business Automation Managers and Tax experts.
• Core AI Architecture: Implement robust LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, data models, and prompt management systems; make pragmatic architecture choices with high autonomy.
• Iterate Fast: Ship AI features fast and iterate quickly based on real user feedback from our internal operations team.
• Leadership: Hire and mentor junior engineers (if interested); gain leadership experience as we grow.

Our tech stack (greenfield)

• Prefer boring tech where it matters; innovate where it differentiates (especially in AI).
• Current product tech stack (to evolve): TypeScript, Next.js (React), PostgreSQL. You will heavily influence our AI stack (e.g., LangChain/Vercel AI SDK, Vector DBs).
• You’ll have a strong influence on tech, cloud, and product choices, specifically regarding LLM integration.
• Tooling budget for whatever makes you fast. No legacy, no yak‑shaving.

Qualifikation

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a standout, recent focus on applied generative AI.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field
• Deep hands-on experience with LLM APIs (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), agentic frameworks, and building robust RAG pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python and curiosity to learn across the stack.
• Solid understanding of vector databases (e.g., pgvector, Pinecone) and comfort with cloud basics (AWS/GCP, Docker).
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English and German (min. C1)
• You have a valid work permit to work in Germany

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to join a company very early which you can shape
• Rapid growth path: Grow your career with the growing, AI-first company
• Perfect environment to develop relevant skills in a world of AI
• Above-market compensation + Equity package, that has the potential to drastically gain in value
• Jump on an intro call with a recruiter
• Get to know a fellow engineer, virtually or in person (up to you)
• Meet our whole founding team during a final interview (in-person, ~3h, incl. live coding)

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Posted Nov 01, 2026

Posted Nov 01, 2026