5 months ago
Munich, GermanySenior
Responsibilities
- Build product features and product lines end-to-end from specification through shipping and measurement.
- Design and implement APIs, data models, services, and the user interface built on top of them.
- Develop tax logic, third-party integrations, and accurate AI pipelines.
- Iterate quickly on releases using real user feedback.
- Potentially hire and mentor junior engineers and grow into leadership as the company expands.
- Influence technology and product decisions in a greenfield environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience building and operating web applications end-to-end.
- Strong TypeScript and Node fundamentals, with experience in Next.js, FastAPI, or comparable server frameworks and React.
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field.
- Backend strength in APIs, data modeling, and integrations, with the ability to own features through the UI; balanced full-stack profiles are welcome.
- Experience deploying applications using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker.
- Deep experience incorporating AI into daily coding work beyond autocomplete.
- Very good written and verbal English communication skills at minimum C1 level; German is a plus.
- A valid work permit to work in Germany.
- Experience working cross-functionally in a product-minded, agile startup environment.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join and shape the company at a very early stage.
- Rapid career growth path as the company expands.
- Environment focused on developing skills for an AI-driven future.
- Above-market compensation and a meaningful equity package.
- Tooling budget to support productivity.
- Interview process includes recruiter introduction, an engineer conversation, and a founding-team interview with live coding; meetings may be virtual or in person.
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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.