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Applied AI Engineer – AI & Automation

Summary

Build AI-powered automation and integrations for Germany’s tax advisory industry, turning manual workflows into fast, reliable software solutions.

About the Role

Join a fast-growing, seed-stage fintech company that is building the operating system for Germany's tax advisory industry. As an Applied AI Engineer on the AI & Automation team, you'll sit at the heart of transforming how modern accounting and tax advisory firms operate. You'll build AI-powered automation, integrate systems across firms, and help scale a proprietary platform for fast, reliable delivery. Your work will directly boost productivity and service quality across a growing network of partner firms.

This is a high-impact, early-stage role where you'll collaborate closely with founders and product teams, and have a meaningful say in shaping the technical architecture.

What You'll Do

  • Build automation and infrastructure tools that turn repetitive, manual work into fast, reliable execution.

  • Translate accounting and tax advisory processes into scalable, AI-powered software solutions.

  • Integrate systems and data across multiple firms to create a coherent, unified platform.

  • Collaborate with founders, domain advisors, and product teams to ship high-impact features.

  • Help shape the tech stack architecture with a focus on speed, reliability, and scale.

What We're Looking For

Required

  • 3+ years of experience applying AI in real-world, production contexts — including regulated domains.

  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python.

  • Proven experience building AI-powered automation that accelerates real business workflows.

  • Solid CS fundamentals with a pragmatic, clean coding style.

Nice to Have

  • Interest in or familiarity with accounting, finance, and process optimization.

  • German language proficiency.

Location

  • Berlin, Germany — on-site in the office required.

  • No visa sponsorship available.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details were not specified for this role. You'll be joining at an early stage, with the opportunity to grow alongside the company and take on meaningful ownership of the platform.

What this application asks

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Name, Email, Resume

  • LinkedIn optional
  • Do you have work authorization to work in that country? yes / no

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