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Applied AI Engineer – AI & Automation

Location
Berlin, Germany
Last seen
Aug 13, 2026

About the role

ABOUT THE ROLE We're a fast-growing, technology-first financial services group building the operating system for the German tax advisory industry. Our platform combines AI-powered automation with deep accounting integrations to help tax firms dramatically improve productivity and service quality for their SME clients. As an Applied AI Engineer on our AI & Automation team, you'll sit at the heart of this transformation — turning complex, regulated accounting and advisory workflows into scalable, reliable software. You'll work directly with founders and product teams to ship solutions that make a real difference across our network of partner firms. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build automation and infrastructure tooling that converts repetitive, manual work into fast and reliable execution. - Translate accounting and tax advisory processes into scalable, AI-powered software. - Integrate systems and data across multiple firms to create a coherent, unified platform. - Collaborate closely with founders, advisors, and product teams to design and ship high-impact features. - Help shape the overall technical architecture for speed, reliability, and scale. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required - 3+ years of experience applying AI in real-world, production contexts — ideally including regulated domains. - Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python. - Proven track record building AI-powered automation that accelerates real workflows. - Solid computer science fundamentals with a pragmatic, clean coding style. - Genuine interest in how businesses operate — accounting, finance, and process optimisation. Nice to Have - German language proficiency. - Domain knowledge in accounting, tax advisory, or financial compliance. - Background from or familiarity with consulting, finance, or legal-tech environments. LOCATION - On-site in Berlin, Germany — office presence is required. - No visa sponsorship available. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Compensation details are not listed for this role. You'll be joining an early-stage, well-backed team with meaningful equity upside and the opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up.