5 months ago
Munich, GermanySenior
Responsibilities
- Build and scale product features and product lines end-to-end from specification through launch and measurement.
- Design and implement APIs, data models, services, and UI for the core product.
- Develop tax logic, third-party integrations, and reliable AI pipelines.
- Iterate quickly on features using real user feedback.
- Optionally hire and mentor junior engineers as the team grows.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience building and operating web applications end-to-end.
- Strong TypeScript and Node.js fundamentals, with experience in Next.js, FastAPI, or comparable server frameworks and React.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Backend-focused experience with APIs, data modeling, integrations, and ownership of features through to the UI; balanced full-stack profiles are also welcome.
- Experience deploying applications using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker.
- Experience integrating AI deeply into daily coding workflows.
- Very good written and verbal English communication skills at minimum C1 level; German is a plus.
- Valid work permit to work in Germany.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join and shape the company at a very early stage.
- Rapid career growth and potential to develop leadership experience.
- Environment focused on developing skills for an AI-enabled future.
- Above-market compensation and a meaningful equity package.
- Tooling budget and flexible choice of virtual or in-person interview meetings; the final interview is in person and approximately three hours.
Tech Stack
Categories
BackendProduct Engineering
About Skalar
Skalar builds a tech-first tax firm model, providing automated accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and advisory services for German SMEs and the Mittelstand. Its business combines in-house software with experienced tax professionals to deliver recurring, digital-first workflows and client portals. Founded in 2025 and headquartered in Munich, this privately held company focuses on scalable, automation-driven tax operations.