Senior Full Stack Software Engineer | Integrations Team

DeepL

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer | Integrations Team

Germany

Expired

DeepL...

is Germany's best-known AI company. We develop neural networks to help people work with language. With DeepL Translator, we have created the world's best machine translation system and made it available to everyone free of charge. Over the next few years, we aim to make DeepL the world's leading language technology company.

Our goal is to overcome language barriers and bring cultures closer together.

What distinguishes us from other companies?

DeepL (formerly Linguee) was founded by developers and researchers. We focus on the development of new, exciting products, which is why we spend a lot of time actively researching the latest trends and technologies. We understand the challenges of developing new products and try to meet them with an agile and dynamic way of working. Our open and positive workplace philosophy enables employees to feel comfortable and thrive in their roles. In our daily work we use modern technologies - not only to translate texts, but also to create the world's best dictionaries, and solve other language-related problems.

When we tell people about DeepL as an employer, reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Maybe it's because they have enjoyed our services, or maybe they just want to get on board with our quest to break down language barriers and facilitate communication.

What will you be doing at DeepL?

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at DeepL, you will be an integral part of our engineering team, working on creating and improving our groundbreaking AI- based translation platform. You will collaborate with a highly skilled group of engineers to design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable solutions that handle our continually increasing user base and data sets. Leveraging your skills in both backend and frontend technologies, you will be involved in the full development life cycle, from ideation to deployment and beyond. Your contribution will directly influence our products, impacting millions of users worldwide who rely on our services daily.

Team Integrations in Core Web Track Team Integrations operates at the exciting intersection of DeepL's groundbreaking translation technology and various third-party software. We are the creative force behind extending the reach of DeepL, developing extensions and add-ons that seamlessly integrate our capabilities into popular platforms. Our portfolio includes a widely-used browser extension for Chrome and Firefox, along with DeepL Translator and DeepL Write. We are also currently in the process of developing an add-on for MS Office, among other projects. At the heart of our team's work is the necessity for robust backend support, to ensure efficient operation and seamless user experience of our features across various platforms. This includes supporting features like sharing translations, which significantly enhances the user experience and expands the scope of our translation services. Joining Team Integrations means you'll be playing a crucial role in expanding DeepL's reach, enabling more users around the globe to access our innovative translation tools where they need them the most. Your work will directly impact the functionality and breadth of our offerings, transforming the way our users interact with language and communication technology.

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Your responsibilities

Design and develop full-stack applications: You will work closely with our team to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions, following high-quality architectural and design principles.

Maintain and optimize existing systems: You will play a key role in maintaining our existing applications and platforms, ensuring that they remain up-to-date, efficient, and bug-free.

Code review and quality assurance: You will participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality within the team.

Collaboration and team input : You will actively collaborate with other members of the team, including product managers, UX designers, and other engineers, to ensure that we deliver exceptional functionality and user experience in our products.

Continuous learning and adaptation: The tech industry moves fast, and so does DeepL. You'll need to stay abreast of the latest technologies and be ready to learn new languages, tools, and techniques as needed.

What we offer

Interesting and challenging software development work on a product that is already used by over 100 million people

Code reviews and a focus on high quality

Meaningful work at scale: We break down language barriers worldwide and bring different cultures closer together

Experience the excitement of a rapidly growing scale-up! Over the last year we doubled in size, hiring new colleagues across UK, Germany, Poland, NL and Japan

We've got your back! We are an experienced, highly committed team with transparent decision-making processes. We cherish collaboration and efficiency, but trust, empathy, inclusivity and an overall ‘human-first' approach are just as important to us

Flexible Work Arrangements: with office hubs in Cologne, Berlin, London, and Amsterdam, you choose where and how you work. We offer fully remote work from UK/GER/NL/PL, no strings attached, no 'to be reviewed'- DeepL is a remote-positive company now and forever

Regular innovative team-building events- internationally!

About you

Technical Proficiency: You are proficient in a modern programming language with solid experience in both frontend and backend development. Exposure to or familiarity with our tech stack (C#, React, TypeScript) or similar technologies would be beneficial but is not a strict requirement. What's more important is your willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Experience: You have a strong background in software engineering and have successfully developed and deployed software in a professional setting. Experience in AI, ML, or natural language processing would be a significant plus.

Problem-solving: You have robust problem-solving skills and can tackle complex technical challenges. You approach problems with an innovative mindset and are always ready to devise creative solutions.

Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and can work effectively with cross-functional teams. Your communication skills are top-notch, and you are adept at articulating your ideas clearly.

Growth Mindset: You embrace the concept of continuous learning. You actively seek feedback, learn from your mistakes, and are proactive in improving your skills to keep up with the fast-paced tech industry.