Founding Engineer – Tech Lead, Full-Stack, AI-Native

. Own a TypeScript monorepo with 11 apps and 32 packages .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 €85,000 - €100,000 per yearWebsite

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerKubernetesPostgresTypeScript

Key responsibilities & impact

Own a TypeScript monorepo with 11 apps and 32 packages
Develop and deploy features from idea through production
Review pull requests, including code written by agents
Investigate production data and identify root causes with AI assistance
Own deployments and infrastructure, including GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, Postgres, secrets, and monitoring
Advance agent-based workflows, such as agents in CI or automated reviews
During the first 90 days, review all pull requests, familiarize yourself with the monorepo, take over infrastructure ownership, independently deliver major features, and recommend priorities for upcoming development
Later, build the engineering team together with the technical founder and become Head of Engineering as the company grows

What you’ll need

At least 5 years of experience building production-grade software, with a significant portion in TypeScript
Experience owning deployments and infrastructure
Daily experience working with AI coding agents, with demonstrable projects built using them
Operational experience with Docker, CI, cloud platforms, or Kubernetes
Willingness to make decisions and take ownership of the outcomes
Fluency in German or English
Experience with Expo and the Vercel AI SDK is helpful but not required

Comp & perks

1.0–1.5% virtual company shares (VSOP)
Unlimited budget for AI tooling: Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and frontier models
Remote work from Germany
Regular team meetups
Direct collaboration with both founders
Opportunity to become Head of Engineering as the team grows
30 days of paid vacation
Choice of hardware
Permanent employment contract
Six-month probationary period
40 hours per week
Paid trial day as a freelance engagement