Clera

Founding Engineer (Full-Stack/AI)

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17 hours ago
Munich, GermanyMid Level

Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development, and maintenance of critical product components.
  • Build reliable full-stack features that improve user efficiency.
  • Evaluate, benchmark, fine-tune, and integrate AI and LLM capabilities in production.
  • Experiment with model releases, frameworks, and agentic techniques, iterating based on data and user feedback.
  • Improve complex legacy codebases by adding structure and scalability.
  • Engineer infrastructure and automation for heavy data and AI workloads.
  • Collaborate closely with founders and teammates as a hands-on, high-ownership contributor.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML and LLM systems, including benchmarking, fine-tuning, and production integration.
  • Practical logistics or freight-forwarding domain knowledge.
  • Strong full-stack engineering skills across backend and cloud environments.
  • Fluency in Python; familiarity with Go is a strong plus.
  • A proven track record building robust real-world production systems.
  • Experience navigating complex legacy codebases, automating systems, and engineering for scale.
  • Startup or entrepreneurial experience with strong ownership and adaptability.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals, intellectual humility, and exceptional self-discipline.
  • Around 2 to 3 years of professional experience, with strong project track records also considered.
  • Fluent spoken English for technical discussions.
  • Willingness to work on-site in Munich or relocate.

Benefits

  • Salary range of 60,000 to 90,000 EUR annually.
  • Equity participation via options of up to approximately 1.5% is available as part of the early-hire package.
  • On-site role in Munich, Bavaria, Germany; not remote.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.
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