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Founding Engineer (Full-Stack/AI) Senior

CleraMunich🇩🇪GermanyPosted 21 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Founding Engineer, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the architectural direction of a logistics tech company, owning critical features from backend to AI integration. This role is ideal for experienced full-stack and AI engineers with a startup mindset who are eager to build and innovate from the ground up. Apply now to make a significant impact and grow your career in a high-ownership environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Munich, Germany
Posted
16 hours ago
Python

Job Description

About the Role

A founding level role within a hands on engineering team in the logistics tech space. You will own critical features from backend to AI integration and help shape the architectural direction as the company scales.

What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain core product components end to end.

  • Develop reliable full stack features that improve user efficiency.

  • Benchmark and fine tune AI capabilities and integrate LLMs in production contexts.

  • Experiment with new models and frameworks to improve performance in production.

  • Iterate quickly based on data and user feedback while addressing legacy code.

  • Build tooling and infrastructure to support data and AI workloads at scale.

  • Collaborate closely with founders and team members in a high ownership environment.

What We're Looking For

  • Strong CS fundamentals with hands on full stack experience and the ability to navigate backend and cloud environments.

  • Fluent in Python with familiarity in Go considered a plus.

  • Hands on AI/ML experience including benchmarking, fine tuning, and production integration of LLMs.

  • Experience building robust production systems and automating scalable processes.

  • Startup or entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a high ownership setting.

  • Willingness to work on site in Munich and participate in equity options as part of the compensation.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range provided: 60,000, 90,000 EUR annually.

  • Equity participation as part of the early stage team.

  • Visa sponsorship not available.

Location

Primary location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany. On site in Munich with no explicit remote option stated.

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