Founding Software Engineer (Backend)
Job Description
Join a Berlin-based startup revolutionizing the audit industry through AI technology as a Founding Software Engineer (Backend). The company is backed by multi-million Euro funding and is already serving paying customers, focusing on streamlining IT audits for regulated companies using specialized AI agents. As a founding engineer, you'll play a crucial role in building the company's technical foundation, leading development of the backend API and RAG pipelines that power the platform.
The role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape both the technical architecture and company culture from the ground up. You'll work directly with founders on strategic decisions, combining deep technical work with high-level product direction. The position requires expertise in Python backend development, database design, and modern cloud infrastructure, with a focus on building scalable, production-grade systems.
The company offers a competitive compensation package ranging from €80,000 to €140,000 annually, along with the benefits of a remote-first culture while maintaining access to their Berlin office. You'll be part of a fast-growing team that values continuous learning, providing a personal budget for professional development through courses and conferences.
This is an ideal opportunity for experienced backend engineers who want to make a significant impact in the AI-powered enterprise software space. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, including RAG systems and modern cloud infrastructure, while helping to define the future of automated auditing. The role combines technical challenges with the excitement of joining a well-funded startup at an early stage, offering both professional growth and the chance to build something transformative.
Responsibilities For Founding Software Engineer (Backend)
- Build and maintain high-performance backend systems using direct SQL and clean API architecture
- Lead development of asynchronous, queue-based pipelines powering AI audit functionality
- Help architect safe, scalable RAG systems
- Contribute to backend features across user management, authentication, and internal tools
- Participate in experiments, prototype evaluations, and data analysis
- Influence product and technical decisions as a core member of the founding team
- Support infrastructure work and CI/CD using Terraform and cloud platforms
Requirements For Founding Software Engineer (Backend)
- Strong experience in backend development using Python
- Familiarity with at least one statically typed language (Go, Rust, Java, C#)
- Solid understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL
- Experience designing and consuming clean, scalable APIs
- Familiarity with asynchronous systems
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and cloud platforms
- Experience in B2B SaaS environments
- Based in Germany, available to work in Central European Time (CET)
Benefits For Founding Software Engineer (Backend)
- Competitive salary: €80,000 – €140,000/yr
- High-impact role with ownership from day one
- Remote-first flexibility + central Berlin office access
- Personal learning budget for courses & conferences
- Regular team lunches, retreats & a supportive, ambitious culture
