Working Student Frontend Engineer (TypeScript) (d/f/m)

Bettermile
Remote, DE
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level students with TypeScript/React experience who thrive in hybrid work settings with mentorship support in Berlin.

Best fit for

  • Students who proactively solve problems but know when to seek help.
    — “you love trying to crack it autonomously, but you also practice timeboxing
  • Candidates with side projects or academic work in modern frontend frameworks.
    — “basic understanding of a modern frontend framework like React or Vue
  • Those comfortable in diverse, international teams with flat hierarchies.
    — “29 languages, 32 nationalities, 42% female (vs. ø26% in tech industry)

Things to consider

  • Fixed 12-month contract with extension uncertainty post-term.
    — “Fixed-term contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
  • Hybrid model requires Berlin presence despite remote flexibility.
    — “we work in a hybrid mode with weekly team days

How to stand out

  • Showcase AI tool integration in past projects or workflows.
    — “You already use modern AI assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code
  • Demonstrate component reuse in portfolio via design system examples.
    — “Implement clean, reusable UI components to our ongoing design system migration
  • Highlight technical investigations or research outside coursework.
    — “Conduct technical investigations and research to help the team evaluate new tools
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • implemented clean, reusable UI components
  • contributed to the development and evolution of the team’s AI framework
  • troubleshooted, refactored, and resolved frontend challenges
Typical background
frontend engineeringweb developmentAI

Skills & requirements

Required

HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactVueUI ComponentsClean CodeModern Tech StacksAI Framework

Preferred

Cutting-edge TechTechnical InvestigationsResearch

Stack & domain

HTMLCSSJavaScriptTypeScriptReactResourcefulnessTime AwarenessProactive CommunicationFrontend DevelopmentAi Framework

About the role

Original posting from Bettermile via Ashby

Fixed-term contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on mutual agreement.

WHAT IS WORKING AT BETTERMILE LIKE?

  • We have a very supportive and appreciative working environment with a lot of autonomy, a flat hierarchy, and professional growth possibilities.
  • We mean diversity and we put it in numbers: 29 languages, 32 nationalities, 42% female (vs. ø26% in tech industry), and yes, we do have Schlager-Fans among us.
  • You can quickly take on responsibility without feeling left alone. Your team is always at your side.
  • We mean it when we say “cutting edge” and have a high level of creational freedom in our everyday work.
  • We work in a hybrid mode with weekly team days for better collaboration and nurturing interpersonal connections. When onsite - we work in a modern kid & pet-friendly Better Space in the heart of Berlin-Kreuzberg.
  • Remote work from anywhere for up to 12 weeks in total in a year.
  • Enjoy 27 vacation days (with a 5-day week model)
  • Regular team breakfasts, fitness & wellness classes, company runs, and other events. Fruits, snacks, drinks, and coffee with a variety of milk are a given - but yes, we have them.
  • Outstanding flexibility we are proud of – and of course, the best colleagues in the world!

About Better Planner https://bettermile.com/planner/ Tribe:

Better Planner is the newest product in the Bettermile suite, built to redefine how logistics operations plan, predict, and execute. Our mission is to turn complex operational data into precise, automated decisions. AI that solves essential, real-world problems at scale. You will be part of an experienced, fast-moving, highly collaborative, and flat-hierarchy team.

YOU WILL BE TAKING CARE OF

As a Working Student Frontend Engineer, you won’t just be watching from the sidelines. You’ll be shipping real code, tackling modern tech stacks, and growing your skills. Here is what you will focus on:

  • Implement clean, reusable UI components to our ongoing design system migration.
  • Move past isolated tasks and build frontend features from scratch, backed by the dedicated mentorship and guidance of our senior engineers.
  • Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge tech by actively contributing to the development and evolution of our team’s AI framework.
  • Conduct technical investigations and research to help the team evaluate new tools, experiment with solutions, and unblock performance bottlenecks.
  • Keep our user experience smooth and reliable by troubleshooting, refactoring, and resolving well-scoped frontend challenges.

YOU CHECK THESE BOXES

We know you are still studying, so we don't expect you to know everything. For us, specific tools can be taught, but the right attitude is irreplaceable. Here is what we are looking for:

YOUR TECH FOUNDATION

  • You have a solid grasp of HTML and CSS, and you know how to structure a clean webpage.
  • You possess good knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript and feel comfortable navigating modern JS concepts.
  • You have at least a basic understanding of a modern frontend framework like React or Vue (even if it's from a personal or university project).

YOUR MINDSET

  • Resourceful & Time-Aware: You have a "dig-first" mentality. When faced with a bug, you love trying to crack it autonomously, but you also practice timeboxing, knowing exactly when to stop spinning your wheels and ask a senior for a hint.
  • Proactive Communicator: You don't work in a silo. You loop people in early, ask questions when you're stuck, and keep the team updated on your progress.
  • Curious Beyond the Classroom: Your interest in tech doesn't stop when class ends. You are genuinely curious and love exploring tech, reading blogs, or messing around with side projects outside of your studies.

IT IS AWESOME IF YOU ALSO HAVE

  • You already use modern AI assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to supercharge your coding workflow, debug faster, and accelerate your learning.

TAKE YOUR CHANCE

Be a part of shaping a fast-growing industry and make an impact from day one. You’ll have the chance to take on responsibility early, with guidance and support from experienced mentors. We foster a learning culture, collaboration on equal footing, and quick decision-making that moves things forward.

Currently, we’re proceeding only with candidates authorized to work in Germany or who already hold a Job Seeker Visa.

ABOUT US

At Bettermile, we believe delivery shouldn’t be business as usual. We’re transforming last-mile logistics to drive efficiency and create a better delivery experience for everyone.

Our geo-based, AI-powered SaaS product handles complex address processing, dynamic routing, and navigation. It is built to manage many stops and multiple constraints.

We’re setting a new standard for the last mile and pushing the industry forward, powered by a skilled, international team of tech enthusiasts, logistics experts, and a product suite designed to keep evolving.

Source: Bettermile careers (Ashby)

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