Founding Engineer (Full-Stack/AI)

Role details

ABOUT THE ROLE Join an early-stage freight and logistics technology team as a hands-on founding engineer. You will shape the core product and technical direction by combining full-stack product engineering with practical AI experimentation. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design, build, and maintain critical product components, taking ownership from architecture through delivery. - Develop reliable full-stack features that improve user efficiency. - Evaluate, benchmark, and fine-tune AI capabilities for accuracy and domain relevance. - Experiment with models, frameworks, and agent techniques in production, then iterate using data and user feedback. - Improve complex legacy code and build scalable infrastructure and automation for data and AI workloads. - Work closely with the founding team and colleagues as a hands-on, high-ownership contributor. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Typically 2 to 3 years of professional experience, or equivalent relevant projects and demonstrated ability. - Strong full-stack engineering skills, including substantial backend product development and experience working across cloud environments. - Fluency in Python; familiarity with Go is a plus. - Practical experience building or integrating production AI/ML or LLM systems, including benchmarking, fine-tuning, and experimentation. - Evidence of building robust production systems, with comfort working at scale, automating systems, and improving complex codebases. - Strong computer science fundamentals, adaptability, self-direction, and a high sense of ownership. - Startup or entrepreneurial experience is valued. Freight, logistics, or supply-chain experience is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: €60,000 to €90,000 annually. Equity participation is available, with options of up to 1% and potential top-ups. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Candidates should be based in Munich or willing to relocate.