Founding Engineer
Founding Engineer for a fast-growing startup in Berlin, building core features with full ownership.
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). 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.
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 • Offers Equity) 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. ) as part of your everyday toolkit — we actively encourage AI-assisted development.
What You Need
Strong experience as a senior / staff-level engineer in product teams. Deep hands-on skills in at least one of: backend (e.g. TypeScript/Node), mobile, or frontend. 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?
Own Our Growth
Competitive package with meaningful equity.
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. Compensation: €90K – €150K • Offers Equity • €90K – €150K • Offers Equity Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow