Founding Engineer
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Before you apply
Salary€90k – €150k
LocationBerlin
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
DepartmentTech
Company size51–200 people
First seenAug 15, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live5h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Strong experience as a senior-level engineer in product teams
Deep hands-on skills in backend (e.g. TypeScript/Node)
Proven zero-to-one experience (early-stage startup, founding engineer, or similar)
Track record of owning complex projects and delivering them to production
A builder with a strong ownership mindset and high output
Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high bar for quality
Product-minded: you care about impact, not just code
A clear communicator in English, both written and spoken
Skills
TypeScript
Node
Claude
Cursor
Copilot
Benefits
Transport subsidy
Breakfasts and lunches
Language learning
Urban sports club
About the company
Our bar is high, and this is the best place for ambitious builders.
Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000). Join us as we build the global leader in rewards, at a $1bn+ revenue run rate and climbing fast.
About the role
We’re looking for a Founding Engineer to work directly with leadership on high-impact, zero-to-one projects. If you love taking full ownership, moving fast, and building real products end-to-end, we want to hear from you.
Founding Engineer
€90K – €150K
What You’ll Do:
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Build core product features end-to-end (backend and/or mobile/web), from idea to production.
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Take full ownership of projects: scope, architecture, implementation, and rollout.
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Jump onto critical initiatives (SDK, network, new product bets) and unblock them fast.
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Ship high-quality, testable code at high speed.
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Work closely with whoever is needed to shape what we build next.
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Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development.
What You Need:
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Strong experience as a senior-level engineer in product teams.
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Deep hands-on skills in backend (e.g. TypeScript/Node).
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Proven zero-to-one experience (early-stage startup, founding engineer, or similar).
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Track record of owning complex projects and delivering them to production.
You Are:
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A builder with a strong ownership mindset and high output.
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Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high bar for quality.
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Product-minded: you care about impact, not just code.
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A clear communicator in English, both written and spoken.
Why Almedia?
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High Impact: Work on company-defining projects, not tickets in a queue.
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Scale With Almedia: Join a profitable, high-growth startup early.
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Great Environment: Central Berlin office, transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.
Legal
We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.