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Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Confidential company · Berlin · Posted Jul 3, 2026

Public summary

Seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing technology company building driverless vehicle software. Role involves developing backend services and web applications, driving technical decisions, and applying AI tools to enhance productivity. Candidate should have strong JavaScript/TypeScript expertise, backend and DevOps experience, familiarity with Node.js and MongoDB, and excellent English communication skills. Opportunity to work directly with founders in a startup environment based in Berlin, focused on innovative urban mobility solutions with global expansion plans.

Location and work setup

Location
Berlin
Remote status
On-site
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Implement end-user-facing features across backend systems and web applications. Develop and architect backend services and internal tooling supporting driverless vehicle operations. Drive technological decisions on system architecture and tech stack. Utilize AI coding tools to accelerate development efficiently.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of professional software delivery experience post-degree, with strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and backend technologies. Hands-on experience with Node.js, MongoDB, React, CI/CD pipelines, distributed systems, Linux, networking, containers, and infrastructure automation. Practical use of AI coding tools. Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, results-oriented, and excellent English communication. Degree in a technical field preferred. Experience in startup or fast-moving product environments is a plus.

Skills

JavaScript TypeScript Node.js MongoDB React CI/CD pipelines Distributed systems Linux Networking Containers Infrastructure automation AI coding tools Software development System architecture