Staff Engineer (F / M / •)

amber; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A technology company in Köln is seeking a Staff Engineer to shape the architecture of impactful AI products. This role involves mentoring engineers, defining technical standards, and ensuring system performance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software engineering and passion for building scalable systems. The company offers attractive benefits, including flexible work options and support for personal development.

Leistungen

International workations

Attractive remuneration

Support for personal development

Flexible work options

Deutschlandticket for travel

Latest technologies and tools

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in professional software engineering and leading complex initiatives.
• Deep expertise in system architecture and ensuring system performance.
• Passionate about continuous learning and promoting engineering excellence.

Aufgaben

• Shape the technical foundation and architecture of impactful products.
• Guide engineering teams through complex technical decisions.
• Mentor and inspire engineers, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.

Kenntnisse

System architecture

Scalable systems

Performance optimization

Cross-team collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

Modern frontend technologies

Modern backend technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Imagine having a cross-system AI platform that makes all your knowledge accessible...

So that you don't have to imagine this, we have developed amber. Amber is an AI-based, in-house search engine designed to make it easier for employees to access knowledge.

As a Staff Engineer at amber, you are more than just a developer. You are a technical leader who drives innovation and shapes the future of our products and engineering teams. In this role, you will work hands-on with complex software systems, define architectural direction, ensure scalability, and set new standards for code quality. Your day-to-day tasks will include designing solutions for high-impact challenges, mentoring engineers across teams, and collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver outstanding, user-centric technology.

If you’re passionate about building scalable systems that impact thousands of users daily, this is your chance to shape the future with us. Join a team that values technical excellence, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Aufgaben

• Shape the technical foundation and architecture of products impacting thousands of users daily
• Evolve and scale our software systems to ensure long-term reliability, performance, and sustainability
• Guide engineering teams through complex technical decisions, providing clarity and enabling delivery
• Set standards for code quality, engineering best practices, and system performance organization-wide
• Mentor and inspire engineers, fostering growth, knowledge sharing, and technical leadership
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to turn ideas into robust, user-centric solutions
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and engineering excellence

Qualifikation

• Extensive experience in professional software engineering, leading complex initiatives and impactful projects
• Deep expertise in system architecture, scalable systems, and performance optimization
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend and backend technologies
• Proven track record guiding teams through technical trade-offs and architectural decisions
• Strong communication skills and effective cross-team collaboration
• Passion for continuous learning and fostering an innovative, sustainable engineering culture

You stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, knowing when to adopt or question them.

Benefits

• International workations
• Attractive remuneration (details below)
• Support for personal development through training and responsibility
• Flexible work options: home office (Germany), co-working spaces in Aachen or Cologne
• Deutschlandticket for flexible travel
• Work with motivated people on accessible AI solutions for SMEs
• Use of latest technologies and tools

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take responsibility from day one, shaping innovative solutions and contributing to a groundbreaking AI product.

Interested? Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile via JOIN. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: we are only considering candidates located in Germany for this role.

Let's go big together

Amber is a platform that helps companies enhance efficiency through AI. Our technology consolidates internal knowledge from various sources, making it accessible to enable faster, more accurate work. Our platform automates processes, accelerates decision-making, and improves productivity.

We integrate generative AI into existing workflows without complicated IT projects. By creating an environment where organizations can leverage their knowledge to automate routine tasks, analyze data, and support strategic decisions, amberSearch addresses challenges posed by large data volumes and complex processes.

Our team combines technological excellence with a clear mission: helping businesses achieve their goals faster and more efficiently. If you want to be part of a company shaping the future of AI and efficiency platforms, amberSearch is the place for you.