Founding Engineer

develop; München; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

develop in Munich is seeking a Founding Engineer to lead the build-out of our core technology platform. You will own architectural decisions, guide product evolution, and directly influence the company’s growth trajectory in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will design scalable systems, implement backend services with Node.js/TypeScript, and craft frontend interfaces using React. Collaboration with the founding team is essential to shape the roadmap and establish the engineering function as

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid frontend development experience with React.js.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and ideally DynamoDB.
• Good understanding of software architecture, APIs and scalable systems.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership.

Aufgaben

• Build and scale the company's core product and technology platform.
• Develop backend services, APIs and frontend applications.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure and database architecture.
• Drive technical decisions, architecture and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with the founding team to shape the product and technical roadmap.
• Take ownership and help establish the engineering function as the company grows.

Kenntnisse

Node.js

TypeScript

React.js

APIs

Scalable architecture

Tools

AWS

DynamoDB

Jobbeschreibung

Founding Engineer | Munich, Germany | Hybrid (3 days on-site)

We're partnering with an exciting, Munich-based start-up looking for a talented Founding Engineer to join the team and play a key role in building and scaling its technology platform.

This is a great opportunity to join at an early stage, take ownership of technical decisions and have a real impact on the company's growth and direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale the company's core product and technology platform.
• Develop backend services, APIs and frontend applications.
• Design and manage cloud infrastructure and database architecture.
• Drive technical decisions, architecture and engineering best practices.
• Work closely with the founding team to shape the product and technical roadmap.
• Take ownership and help establish the engineering function as the company grows.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid frontend development experience with React.js.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and ideally DynamoDB.
• Good understanding of software architecture, APIs and scalable systems.
• Experience in a start-up or fast-paced environment is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to take ownership.