Founding Engineer

  • Berlin, Germany
  • On-site
  • Full-time
  • Posted

on Almedia's careers page

No German required
English
Business level
Relocation support
Yes (company policy)

Salary€90k–150k / year

≈ €4,437 – €7,071 / month after taxEstimate: single, no children, 2026 rulesSee full breakdown

Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from

Our bar is high, and this is the best place for ambitious builders.

Bootstrapped and profitable from day one, Almedia is Germany’s fastest-growing company (FT1000). Join us as we build the global leader in rewards, at a $1bn+ revenue run rate and climbing fast.

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.

Founding Engineer

€90K – €150K

What You’ll Do:

  • Build core product features end-to-end (backend and/or mobile/web), from idea to production.

  • Take full ownership of projects: scope, architecture, implementation, and rollout.

  • Jump onto critical initiatives (SDK, network, new product bets) and unblock them fast.

  • Ship high-quality, testable code at high speed.

  • Work closely with whoever is needed to shape what we build next.

  • Using AI tools (Claude, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development.

What You Need:

  • Strong experience as a senior-level engineer in product teams.

  • Deep hands-on skills in backend (e.g. TypeScript/Node).

  • Proven zero-to-one experience (early-stage startup, founding engineer, or similar).

  • Track record of owning complex projects and delivering them to production.

You Are:

  • A builder with a strong ownership mindset and high output.

  • Comfortable with ambiguity, fast decisions, and a high bar for quality.

  • Product-minded: you care about impact, not just code.

  • A clear communicator in English, both written and spoken.

Why Almedia?

  • High Impact: Work on company-defining projects, not tickets in a queue.

  • Scale With Almedia: Join a profitable, high-growth startup early.

  • Great Environment: Central Berlin office, transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

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.

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About Almedia

Overview

Almedia operates Freecash.com & other web-apps which connect millions of consumers with brands to shape the products of tomorrow.

Visa & relocation

  • Relocation support: Yes, confirmed on the company's own pages