Junior Engineer (Typescript / Python / DevOps / AI)

Almedia

Berlin, Germany

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience building AI tools or systems with real user impact.

Best fit for

Candidates with hands-on AI or ML project experience and a desire to own impactful problems early in their career.
— “You'll own real problems from first idea to production.”
Individuals who have shipped personal or open-source projects demonstrating technical depth and problem-solving ability.
— “Solid fundamentals with proof of depth: projects you shipped, open-source contributions, internships, or strong coursework.”
Candidates who thrive in small, high-impact teams and are comfortable working on-site in Berlin.
— “We keep it small on purpose, every hire raises the bar.”

Things to consider

On-site work in Berlin is required, with no mention of remote flexibility.
— “Berlin, On-site”
The role expects a candidate to demonstrate ownership and initiative without waiting for detailed specs.
— “You get going on a vague problem without waiting for a spec, and take it further”

How to stand out

Highlight specific AI or ML projects you've completed and their real-world impact.
— “You'll build AI features and automation that real users and teams rely on”
Showcase your ability to ship products with real users, either through personal projects or internships.
— “Bonus: a live product with real users, a system you built and hardened yourself”
Emphasize your experience with TypeScript, Python, or Rust in your resume and interview responses.
— “You'll need: strong TypeScript, Python, or Rust”
Demonstrate your ability to debug and resolve root causes, not just surface-level issues.
— “You dig into bugs until you find the real cause.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

building features in web and mobile apps
building services for millions of users
building CI/CD pipelines

Typical background

solid fundamentals in programmingprojects shipped or open-source contributions

Skills & requirements

Required

TypeScriptPythonDevOpsAI

Preferred

RustKubernetesGithub Actions

Stack & domain

TypeScriptNode.jsReact.jsPythonSQLKubernetesGithub ActionsLlmsML ModelsLeadershipProblem-solvingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAIDevOpsBackendFrontend

About the role

Original posting from Almedia via Ashby

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 95 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.
Berlin, On-site
Top-of-Market Compensation - Exceptional commitment deserves exceptional reward
Most junior engineers take years to earn full ownership. Here as all our engineers, you will have real impact from week one and be a part of a team shipping a product millions of people use every day. Your first 12 months compress what takes 3 years elsewhere.
You'll join a small team of engineers who have built and shipped at scale, with the support to learn fast. Show us you can own more, and we'll give you more.
We're looking for AI-native Junior Software Engineers who know how to build with AI tools, with different focus points, so you can pick your track:
TypeScript (Backend or Frontend):
If you love building things people see and use.
You'll build features in our web and mobile apps, test what works with real users.
You'll need: strong TypeScript understanding with a focus on either Node.Js or React.Js.
Python (Backend):
If you love building the systems behind the app.
You'll build the services that handle rewards, offers, and payments for millions of users.
You'll need: strong Python and SQL.
DevOps:
If you love building the tools that help everyone else ship.
You'll build the CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and AI tooling our engineers use every day, and make them faster and safer.
You'll need: strong TypeScript, Python, or Rust; Kubernetes or GitHub Actions is a plus.
AI:
If you love building with LLMs and want to see them work in production.
You'll build AI features and automation that real users and teams rely on like AI-powered product features, internal agents.
You'll need: Hands-on experience building with LLMs or ML models.
What You’ll Do
You'll own real problems from first idea to production.
You get going on a vague problem without waiting for a spec, and take it further
You use AI tools to move faster, and you still check the output.
You dig into bugs until you find the real cause.
What You'll Bring
Solid fundamentals with proof of depth: projects you shipped, open-source contributions, internships, or strong coursework.
You think about what breaks before it breaks: performance, failure modes, edge cases.
You debug when things go wrong and find the root cause, not just the symptom.
Bonus: a live product with real users, a system you built and hardened yourself, or hackathon / competitive programming results.
Why Almedia
Grow at Almedia: profitable from launch, higher revenue per employee than Big Tech.
Sharp, small team: we keep it small on purpose, every hire raises the bar.
Equity: every Berlin employee gets a stake.
Top-of-market baseline. Deliver outlier impact, earn accordingly.
Small team, high bar. Growing at scale. If that sounds like home, apply.
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.

Source: Almedia careers (Ashby)