Senior Software Engineer | Stealth AI Start-up | Munich (On-site)

Oliver Bernard; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Bernard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for a VC-backed AI startup at the intersection of AI, robotics and real-world data. You will build and operate backend services and tooling to support AI/ML development and robotics infrastructure.

The stack includes Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and GCP, with exposure to ML models, distributed systems, REST APIs and CI/CD. You will own systems from design through production, ensuring reliability and scalability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong Python + backend experience.
• Production experience with Docker & Kubernetes.
• Comfortable owning systems from design through production.
• AI/ML, robotics or distributed systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate backend services and tooling to support AI/ML development.
• Develop software infrastructure connected to robotics operations.
• Own systems from design through production and ensure reliability and scalability.

Skills

Python

Backend engineering

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

GCP

Tools

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

GCP

Job description

I’m working with a VC-backed, rapidly scaling AI start-up operating at the intersection of AI, robotics and real-world data. They’re building cutting-edge technology in a highly technical, fast-moving environment and are now looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to the team.

You’ll build and operate the backend services and tooling supporting AI/ML development, as well as software infrastructure connected to their robotics operations.

The stack includes Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and GCP, with exposure to ML models, distributed systems, REST APIs and CI/CD.

We’re Looking For

• 7+ years' software engineering experience
• Strong Python + backend experience
• Production experience with Docker & Kubernetes
• Comfortable owning systems from design through production
• AI/ML, robotics or distributed systems experience is a plus

Key Info

VC-backed | Rapidly scaling