TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing resilient, enterprise-grade systems for an Agentic AI platform with an accent on technical strategy, cross-team architecture, and global scalability. Focus on hands-on coding, leading design reviews, and mentoring Staff Engineers.

Location: Hybrid (Berlin, Munich, or Remotely in Europe)

Salary: Competitive compensation and equity package

Company

%hirify_global% is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing customer service with its voice-first Generative AI platform for contact centers.

What you will do

Deliver business value by writing code every day.
Define and drive technical strategy across multiple domains and org-wide initiatives.
Lead cross-team architecture and ensure solutions scale globally for enterprise adoption.
Balance short-term velocity with long-term resilience, making smart trade-offs on complexity, cost, and scalability.
Remain hands-on, whether writing foundational code, leading design reviews, or refactoring key systems.
Act as a force multiplier by mentoring Staff Engineers and influencing future Principal-level talent.

Requirements

Seasoned technical leader (typically 12–15+ years) with a track record of org-level or industry-level impact.
Deeply experienced in enterprise-scale systems and multi-team architecture leadership.
Equally comfortable with strategic vision and diving deep into technical details.
Thrives in ambiguous, high-stakes environments with a strong sense of urgency.
Embodies %hirify_global%’s ambition to build Europe’s leading engineering culture and a world-class AI platform.
English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

Join a diverse team of 40+ nationalities with flat hierarchies and a collaborative company culture.
Opportunity to build and scale your career in a dynamic startup at the intersection of customer-facing roles and engineering.
Deutschland ticket, Urban Sports Club, Job Rad, Nilo Health, weekly sponsored office lunches.
Flexible working hours, 28 vacation days, and workation opportunities.
Access to a training and development budget for continuous professional growth.
Regular team events, game nights, and other social activities.

Hiring process

Recruiter Call
Technical Peer Interview
Live coding
System Design
Technical Leadership interview
Bar Raiser