Mathematician / Physicist for Software Engineering

THRYVE; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

THRYVE is building mission-critical, large-scale platforms in Hamburg with a diverse team of 250+ engineers from 30+ nationalities across Hamburg and Lisbon. We seek exceptional minds who love complexity, solving hard problems, and delivering technology that matters.

You’ll join an elite team of up to five engineers who start making an impact from day one, shaping platforms used by millions and deployed in real-world enterprise contexts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, or Java.
• PhD is a significant advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking and engineering mindset.
• Willingness to work on-site in Hamburg.

Responsibilities

• Engineer at scale: build sophisticated platforms for millions of users.
• Own the entire lifecycle from architecture to production.
• Tackle intellectually demanding challenges with depth and creativity.
• Learn from exceptional engineers and elevate your craft.
• Deliver solutions for major enterprise clients in real-world environments.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Mathematics/Physics

PhD advantageous

Job description

Software Engineer | Build What Others Can't.

Some engineers maintain software. Others build systems that redefine what's possible.

We're looking for exceptional engineering minds who thrive on complexity, love solving problems, and want to build technology that genuinely matters.

Imagine writing code that powers platforms used by millions of people every day. Working alongside some of Europe's brightest engineers. Tackling technical challenges that most companies wouldn't even attempt.

That's what we do.

The Company

For over 20 years, we've been the engineering force behind some of Europe's most recognisable brands, including Volkswagen, Lidl, EDEKA, METRO, and Schwarz Group.

We're not interested in ordinary software projects.

We engineer mission-critical, large-scale platforms, turning extraordinarily complex challenges into elegant, high-performance solutions.

With 250+ engineers from 30+ nationalities across Hamburg and Lisbon, we've built an environment where technical excellence isn't just encouraged. It's the standard.

The Opportunity

Small teams. Massive scale. Serious engineering.

You’ll join an elite engineering team of no more than five people, with the freedom to make a genuine impact from day one.

• Engineer at scale: Build sophisticated software platforms supporting millions of users and complex business operations.
• Own the entire lifecycle: From architecture and development to deployment, optimisation, and production.
• Solve the unsolvable: Tackle intellectually demanding engineering challenges where creativity and technical depth matter.
• Accelerate your development: Learn directly from exceptional engineers who will challenge how you think, code, and solve problems.
• See your impact: Work directly with major enterprise clients and watch your solutions come to life in the real world.

This isn't a role where you'll spend years maintaining someone else's legacy code.

It's an opportunity to become a significantly better engineer while building extraordinary software.

Who We're Looking For

We value intellectual curiosity, exceptional problem-solving ability, and people who genuinely love engineering.

You’ll bring:

• Academic excellence: A Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics. A PhD is a significant advantage.
• Strong programming foundations: Hands-on experience with C/C++, Python, or Java.
• A sharp analytical mind: You enjoy breaking down difficult problems and finding elegant solutions.
• An engineering mindset: You're curious, adaptable, and motivated to master new technologies.
• Ambition: You want to be surrounded by people who challenge you to raise your game.
• Location: Based in Hamburg or genuinely excited to relocate, with a commitment to working on-site.

Why This Is Different

Your colleagues will be your biggest competitive advantage.

You’ll work in an environment where exceptional engineers challenge each other, share knowledge openly, and continuously push the boundaries of what's technically possible.

Two things our engineers consistently say:

"The people here make me better every day."

This is a place for people who want more than another job title.

People who want to master their craft, solve genuinely difficult problems, and build software at a scale most engineers never experience.

Build at scale. Think bigger. Become exceptional.