Founding Design Engineer

Mercura is building AI software to modernize essential industries. Backed by Y Combinator, the company quickly reached $2M in annual recurring revenue in its first year and is targeting $10M ARR by the end of 2026. The team’s mission is to embed AI into core economic sectors, making work more efficient and freeing people to focus on higher-value tasks. Co-fo…

Join an innovative technology firm with over two decades of excellence in delivering premium software solutions across diverse sectors including Energy, Transport, Aerospace, Finance, and Defence. As we expand our footprint in the DACH region, we are looking for a Business Development Manager to lead our Digital Engineering Services division, specializing in the Insurance industry.Our Digital Engineering Services team is dedicated to transforming Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance through impactful digital projects and essential software solutions.

As a Core Engineer at Lio, you're not merely writing code; you're laying the groundwork for our innovative enterprise AI platform. Your contributions will enhance our SaaS and Agent products, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and impactful for a diverse global clientele. You'll play a pivotal role in converting real-world customer needs into robust technical solutions that deliver measurable value.What You'll DoIn this dynamic role, you will:Architect and implement agent-based systems and workflowsDevelop and scale high-performance cloud SaaS platforms, both backend and frontendTransform product and customer requirements into production-ready solutionsLead initiatives from design to deployment, ensuring quality and efficiencyEngage with customers occasionally to clarify requirements and guarantee successful outcomesContinuously enhance code quality and uphold engineering standardsYour ProfileYou are an ideal candidate if you:Possess 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer in cloud SaaS applications, with strong proficiency in Python, TypeScript, Java, or similar languages OR are a recent Master's graduate from a prestigious institution (e.g., TUM, Oxford, Ivy League, ETH, KIT) with substantial development experience through internships, student roles, or personal projectsHave a passion for writing clean, maintainable code and creating products that delight usersThink comprehensively: from system design to implementationThrive in a fast-paced, impactful environment and take ownership of significant technical decisionsCommunicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhy Join Us?At Lio, you’ll be instrumental in creating a category-defining AI company from the ground up. You’ll directly influence our product, workflows, and strategic direction while tackling real AI challenges that revolutionize enterprise operations. Experience rapid growth, take ownership of your impact, and enjoy a collegial environment where contributions are valued. Be part of defining the culture, processes, and vision that will shape the future of enterprise AI. Are you ready to join us?

Join Mercura as a Full-Stack EngineerAt Mercura, we are at the forefront of integrating AI into the core of our economy. With strong backing from Y Combinator, we have successfully raised significant funding, achieving one of the highest valuations in our cohort. As a rapidly growing startup, we reached an impressive $2M in ARR in our first year and are on a mission to hit $10M ARR by the end of 2026.Our co-founder, Lukas, comes from a family with over 115 years in the construction industry, providing him firsthand insight into the challenges of slow and manual quoting processes.In this age of AI, we embark on a mission to enhance human expertise and empower workers in vital industries. Our vision is to revolutionize how businesses operate, making them more efficient and effective.Your RoleAs a Full-Stack Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing robust AI systems. This role demands a proactive engineer with a strong technical foundation and a founder's mindset. We're looking for experienced professionals who excel in delivering innovative web applications.If you’re a passionate innovator who thrives at the intersection of full-stack development and AI, this is your chance to collaborate with a team of exceptional engineers and redefine user interaction with AI.Key ResponsibilitiesCore Engineering: Design and create high-performance systems that support Mercura’s AI products, ensuring their reliability and scalability.End-to-End Ownership: Manage features from architecture through implementation to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Backend & APIs: Build scalable APIs and backend systems that enhance our AI capabilities and facilitate product growth.Product Engineering: Collaborate with users and the product team to transform real-world workflows into actionable product and engineering strategies.Rapid Iteration: Implement enhancements swiftly through agile iteration and practical engineering solutions.AI Integration: Work on LLM engineering and AI system integrations to enrich our product offerings.

Join Brainlab AG as a Senior Project Engineer specializing in instrumentation for exciting development projects. In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and oversee projects that push the boundaries of medical technology. Collaborate with a talented team to innovate solutions that enhance patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.

Join Our Team - Designing the Future of Human-AI Interaction in ProcurementTacto is at the forefront of creating AI-driven software tailored for strategic procurement teams within the manufacturing sector. Our clientele manages substantial expenditures, negotiates with numerous suppliers, and makes pivotal decisions that significantly impact their companies’ financial health.As we transition to a new product paradigm, we’re shifting from traditional dashboards to developing agentic capabilities that will alleviate the workload of our users. This includes tasks such as market monitoring, negotiation preparation, risk flagging, and executing workflows seamlessly. Here, the AI agent performs the tasks while human users make informed decisions and review the outcomes.Your role will be crucial in addressing one of our toughest design challenges: ensuring that our application is user-friendly for non-technical procurement professionals, who constitute the majority of our user base.As part of a compact design team, you will collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and procurement domain experts. Your mission is to make our AI capabilities feel intuitive, reliable, and genuinely beneficial for users who may not see themselves as tech-savvy.Importance of Your RoleThe industry is witnessing a shift from using mere tools to leveraging agents that serve users. However, many teams are still navigating this transformation. For our clients, the implications are significant; a misinterpreted recommendation or a convoluted workflow can lead to frustration and substantial financial losses.Success in this endeavor will foster trust among procurement teams, allowing them to rely on Tacto for the heavy lifting while they concentrate on strategic decisions. Conversely, failure to get it right could hinder the adoption of our powerful AI functionalities.Your design expertise will be the key differentiator. Your ContributionsIn this position, you will:Define how our agentic capabilities manifest within the product, guiding users from

Airapps is looking for a React Native Engineer in Munich to help create mobile applications with a focus on smooth user experiences. This position involves close collaboration with designers and fellow developers. Role overview This role centers on building mobile apps using React Native. The team values new ideas and practical solutions that improve how users interact with their products. What you will do Work with designers and developers to deliver well-crafted mobile applications Use current tools and methods within the React Native ecosystem Contribute to a shared goal of seamless, user-friendly app experiences Location This role is based in Munich.

Become an integral part of our dynamic Roland Berger AI Lab, where you will serve as the technical foundation for designing secure and scalable generative AI systems. In this multifaceted role, you will facilitate our internal transformation initiatives while also leading client projects, providing guidance to consulting teams and their clients in the development of robust target architectures for generative AI, including applications utilizing AI agents.Transforming business objectives into actionable Enterprise and Solution Architectures, you will derive Target Architectures from established reference patterns and oversee delivery teams from proof of concept through to production. You will take ownership of cross-sectional concerns such as identity, data management, observability, reliability, and cost efficiency, leading design reviews, architecture decision records (ADRs), and establishing essential guardrails.Collaborating closely with Backend, DevOps, AI Engineers, and core Product teams, you will ensure that agentic/LLM components, services, and data flows integrate seamlessly into a cohesive platform.

Join us in a pivotal role where you will not just support our leadership team but also enhance the influence of the CTO. As a Founders Associate within the CTO Office, you will engage directly with our Core and Product Engineering teams, translating strategic technical decisions into actionable projects that propel Lio's engineering capabilities to new heights.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this dynamic role, your contributions will include:Partnering with the CTO on strategic initiatives and impactful technical choices.Supporting engineering and product developments by defining architectures, processes, and workflows that facilitate scalable implementations.Enhancing internal technical operations to foster speed, efficiency, and effectiveness within the engineering teams.Collaborating closely with Core, Product, and Infrastructure teams to synchronize cross-functional technical efforts.Taking full ownership of projects from inception to measurable outcomes.Your ProfileYou will excel in this position if you:Possess a background in software development, engineering strategy, technical consulting, or working within high-growth startups.Demonstrate analytical thinking, proactive behavior, and the ability to convert complex technical insights into executable plans.Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment where you can swiftly adapt to changing priorities.Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders across both technical and non-technical teams.Why Choose Lio?At Lio, you will collaborate closely with the CTO and Core Engineering leaders, gaining unmatched insights into technical strategies and product development at the forefront of AI innovation. You will lead projects that have a tangible impact, contribute to scaling our engineering organization, and help build the systems and processes that underpin enterprise AI. Move quickly, make a difference, and be part of a team where technical excellence is the cornerstone of our success. Ready to take the leap?For inquiries regarding this role, please reach out to Gabriel!

Join Our Team at Avelios MedicalAt Avelios, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare sector through our innovative software solutions. Our mission is to develop a leading software platform that drives data-driven digitization in hospitals and enhances patient care. Our modular software platform is designed to optimize workflows in healthcare settings, utilizing state-of-the-art technology that prioritizes user experience. By using our software, healthcare professionals can deliver exceptional care to their patients. As we expand rapidly, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse team and contribute to the future of healthcare.About the RoleWe are seeking an Automated Software Tester who will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software offerings, specifically in system simulation, cloud services, and data management. You will be responsible for meticulously planning, designing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies. Your success will be measured by your ability to deliver error-free releases, drive test automation, and provide insightful analysis from test results that enhance our software quality. You will support project leaders with technical guidance on testing and quality assurance, facilitating seamless integration and deployment of software components.Your Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain automated UI testing frameworks for our software solutions.Develop and enhance Page Objects for UI components, ensuring stable and reusable interactions for testing.Organize and execute test cases based on Page Objects to validate workflows and user interactions.Analyze test outcomes, report issues, and continuously enhance test automation coverage and reliability.Collaborate with team members to advocate for testing best practices and ensure high-quality software delivery.Your QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Several years of experience in software testing, preferably with automated UI testing in web applications; experience in creating and maintaining reusable test components is a plus.Strong proficiency in TypeScript and familiarity with automated testing frameworks, ideally with experience in [specific frameworks].

About Our ClientOur client specializes in innovative HRIS SaaS solutions designed to enhance employee productivity and engagement. They tackle essential aspects of HR management, including time and activity tracking, performance reviews, employee feedback surveys, expense management, and more.With over a million active users spanning various industries, their solutions are trusted by leading organizations such as the renowned Accor hotel chain, surfwear brand Rip Curl, and fast-growing international companies like Novo Nordisk, Nexthink, and Michel & Augustin. Our client believes that management tools should be visually appealing and user-friendly, hence they prioritize exceptional design and user experience.Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2022, our client is expanding internationally, having recently opened subsidiaries in Barcelona and Geneva, followed by the establishment of their Munich office in 2024.Your RoleWe are seeking a dynamic Partner Development Manager to spearhead the generation of business leads for the German sales team and cultivate a robust network of technology partners in Germany, replicating the success of their existing partnership ecosystem with over 100 tech partners in other countries.Reporting to the Country Manager, your responsibilities will include:Building and managing a diverse portfolio of partners.Developing and nurturing business relationships.Overseeing your partner portfolio.Potential partners may consist of SaaS technology providers, solution integrators, tax advisory associations, or HR consulting firms. You will collaborate closely with a global team at Lucca to align partnership strategies, receiving support particularly during your onboarding phase.Your Key Responsibilities Include:Partner Network Development in Germany:Conducting market research to identify and engage potential partners.Targeting, identifying, and approaching prospective partners.Management of Partner Prospect Portfolio:Monitoring the prospect portfolio alongside partner sales teams, tracking partner KPIs, and updating partnership opportunities.Conducting product demonstrations for partners and addressing their inquiries regarding the product.Holding regular meetings with representatives from partner organizations.Assisting partners in their initiatives, such as bids and presentations.Partner Network Engagement:Assisting in the preparation and co-hosting of partner-organized events such as webinars, trade shows, forums, user clubs, and meetings with prospects.Contributing to the update of various commercial materials and tools.Staying informed about product launches and roadmap updates.Partner Relations:Ensuring partner satisfaction and engagement through ongoing support and communication.

airapps seeks a Frontend Web Developer based in Munich. This role centers on building web interfaces that are both visually appealing and function smoothly on a range of devices. Collaboration is key, with regular interaction alongside design and backend teams to enhance user experience throughout the company’s applications. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain responsive web interfaces for multiple device types Translate design concepts and mockups into working features in the product Work closely with backend developers to integrate user interfaces with application logic Contribute to applications that address client requirements and improve usability

Join Our Team as a Product Engineer InternAt virtuhire, we are on the lookout for a passionate Product Engineer Intern to become a key member of our team focused on developing and enhancing the next generation of AI-driven enterprise finance solutions. In this role within our engineering team, you will significantly influence the creation of specialized features and aid some of the world's leading companies in automating their manual accounting processes.Collaborating closely with our founders and engineering team, you will transform innovative ideas into high-performing, user-friendly features that integrate seamlessly into our clients’ workflows. Your contributions will directly shape how finance teams leverage AI automation on a large scale.Our headquarters are in Munich, with strong connections to San Francisco through Y Combinator.

At Qwello, our mission is to transform the charging landscape by transitioning the world from combustion engines to electric vehicles. We specialize in creating, constructing, and managing cutting-edge charging infrastructure for public spaces. Our commitment to simplicity, user-centric design, and engineering excellence sets us apart. We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. We firmly believe that outstanding products are the result of collaborative teamwork rather than individual efforts. Join us as we shape the future of E-mobility! We are currently seeking a Senior Embedded Engineer to contribute to the development of our software solutions (Rust/Python/C) for charging stations and cloud infrastructure. In this role, you will ensure top-notch quality and minimal bugs in your designs and implementations, understanding that our stations operate in remote locations, often on slow network connections, and may be challenging to access physically. Therefore, your designs will prioritize resilience, remote monitoring, and telemetry, always keeping an IoT mindset in focus. You value security and are an efficient engineer dedicated to rapid execution in your field. Let’s power the future together!

Role Overview JetBrains is hiring a QA Engineer to support quality and performance for AI assistant features across several locations in Europe. This role centers on testing and improving AI-driven product capabilities, working closely with developers and product managers to maintain high standards for users.

airapps seeks a Backend Quality Assurance Engineer based in Munich. This position centers on upholding and enhancing the quality of backend systems, collaborating closely with development teams to help deliver dependable software releases. Key responsibilities Develop and execute thorough test plans for backend services Partner with developers to identify and document software defects Contribute to continuous improvement of software quality Role overview This role requires careful attention to detail and a commitment to supporting reliable backend operations. The Backend Quality Assurance Engineer will play an active part in ensuring that backend releases meet airapps' standards for quality and stability.

Join us as a Founding Engineer specializing in iOS and Swift at bliro, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our innovative products. We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications.Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams, designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications, and driving the product vision from conception to launch. If you are excited about building impactful technology and have a strong foundation in Swift, we want to hear from you!

Join our dynamic team at Helsing as a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of top-tier software solutions. You will be responsible for designing and implementing testing strategies, identifying defects, and contributing to the overall quality of our products. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with cutting-edge technology.

ABOUT USAt Avelios, we are dedicated to creating a premier software platform aimed at revolutionizing hospital operations and enhancing patient care through data-driven digitization. Our innovative modular software optimizes workflows within hospitals utilizing state-of-the-art technology, ensuring a user-friendly experience. We empower healthcare professionals, including hospitals, doctors, and nurses, to deliver exceptional patient care.As we rapidly expand, we seek to grow our team further to fundamentally enhance healthcare digitization for the better. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and view this diversity as one of our core strengths.THE TEAM AND YOUR ROLEAs a Solution Architect (All Genders) for Clinical Software Solutions, you will work at the confluence of sales, technology, and hospital operations. Your role is to merge your technical architecture expertise with an understanding of clinical and administrative processes, providing support to customers from initial product demonstrations through ongoing projects. By collaborating closely with engineering, project and product management, and sales teams, you will develop tailored, technically feasible solution concepts for our clients.YOUR TASKSDelivering technical support to the sales team throughout the entire sales cycle.Assessing clinical, administrative, and technical requirements of customers.Creating detailed technical concepts, documentation, and solution descriptions for proposals and tenders.Defining and aligning system architectures, APIs, and interfaces.Working closely with engineering, product, project, and DevOps teams.Serving as the primary technical contact for customers during both sales and project phases.Assisting in public and private tender processes.

About Apaleo Apaleo builds an open, API-first property management platform for the hospitality industry. The company’s modular infrastructure helps hotels customize their technology, automate routine work, and deliver tailored guest experiences. Apaleo’s platform includes advanced applications and AI agents that adapt to each guest’s needs. Role Overview The Senior Backend Engineer (.NET) will shape the foundation of Apaleo’s public API layer. This position focuses on creating the Storefront API, a scalable interface that lets external systems, such as ChatGPT and booking platforms, connect directly with Apaleo. The work combines backend engineering with AI, starting from a clean API design and moving toward systems that support intelligent, agent-driven guest interactions. What You Will Do Design and implement the Storefront API for Apaleo’s property management platform Develop scalable, reliable backend solutions in .NET Enable integrations with external partners and booking platforms Build systems that support agentic booking and AI-powered guest experiences Work with a high degree of autonomy on architecture and deployment decisions Location This role is based in Munich.