About the role

Senior Backend Engineer developing AI applications for compliance solutions in Berlin. Focused on building intelligent infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Architect, Build and iterate quickly: Develop features and proof-of-concepts using Python/FastAPI, test with real users, and scale what works.
Enhance Our AI Models: Collaborate closely with our AI specialists to continuously improve and fine-tune our models (especially LLMs) through smart data engineering, GenAI Evaluation techniques and feedback loops.
Build Scalable Integrations: Design and implement secure, scalable APIs and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., ERPs, PIMs, customer platforms) to ensure a seamless flow of data.
Ship features end-to-end: From initial prototype to production deployment using AWS CDK/CloudFormation and GitHub Actions.
Ensure Scalability and Performance: Take ownership of the backend architecture, ensuring our AI applications remain performant and secure as data volumes and user numbers grow.
Collaborate on Product Innovation: Work closely with product management and the frontend team to bring innovative, AI-powered features from idea to production and help shape the technical roadmap.

Excellent Backend Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience in backend development, ideally with Python or TypeScript/Node.js. You write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Strong implementation focus: You prefer writing code to lengthy discussions and can quickly turn ideas into working prototypes.
Solid AI/ML experience: Hands-on experience with LangChain, RAG systems, and production LLM deployments.
Data and API Proficiency: You are skilled in designing and developing APIs (FastAPI, REST) and have experience with data aggregation, ETL processes, or data pipelines.
Architectural Mindset: You have a strong understanding of cloud architectures (e.g., GCP, AWS) and microservices, and you know how to design scalable and resilient systems.
SaaS Experience: You have worked on B2B SaaS applications and understand the associated challenges regarding security, multi-tenancy, and scalability.
"You build it, you run it" Mentality: You take ownership of your work, act proactively, and have the drive to develop features to perfection and deploy them successfully.
Fluent in English: Our company language is English to ensure seamless communication within the team. German language skills are a plus but not required.

Competitive Salary & Equity: Your contribution will be rewarded fairly, and you will participate directly in the success of our company through equity options
Flexibility & Remote Culture: Work fully remote (within CET +/- 2 hours timezone)
Impact & Ownership: Shape a core product from the ground up and see the direct impact of your work on our customers and the market.
Growth & Learning: We support your professional development with a generous budget for conferences, courses, or books.
Dynamic Team: Become part of a highly motivated team that is passionate about its mission and fosters a culture of open exchange and collaboration.