Founding Engineer

<p style="min-height:1.5em">This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 70 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.<br /></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re looking for a Founding Engineer to work directly with leadership on high-impact, zero-to-one projects. If you love taking full ownership, moving fast, and building real products end-to-end, we want to hear from you.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2><strong>Founding Engineer</strong></h2><p style="min-height:1.5em">(€90K – €150K • Offers Equity)</p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>What You’ll Do:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build core product features end-to-end (backend and/or mobile/web), from idea to production.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Take full ownership of projects: scope, architecture, implementation, and rollout.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Jump onto critical initiatives (SDK, network, new product bets) and unblock them fast.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ship high-quality, testable code at high speed.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Work closely with whoever is needed to shape what we build next.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>What You Need:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong experience as a senior / staff-level engineer in product teams.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deep hands-on skills in at least one of: backend (e.g. TypeScript/Node), mobile, or frontend.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven zero-to-one experience (early-stage startup, founding engineer, or similar).</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Track record of owning complex projects and delivering them to production.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>You Are:</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A builder with a strong ownership mindset and high output.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high bar for quality.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Product-minded: you care about impact, not just code.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">A clear communicator in English, both written and spoken.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><h2>Why Almedia?</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own Our Growth: Competitive package with meaningful equity.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">High Impact: Work on company-defining projects, not tickets in a queue.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Scale With Almedia: Join a profitable, high-growth startup early.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Great Environment: Central Berlin office, transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.</p><hr><p>Compensation: €90K – €150K • Offers Equity</p><ul><li> • €90K – €150K • Offers Equity</li></ul><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>