Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Was du bei uns bewegst:

• design, build, and operate AI-powered features across the entire stack - from frontend to scalable microservices
• implement intelligent content personalization, newsroom automation, and generative journalism tools
• lead impactful special projects, from rapid prototypes to full-scale systems, with strong influence on technical direction and strategic outcomes
• work in cross-functional teams (engineering, product, editorial) and own projects from concept to production
• manage infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines (cloud, containers) to ensure stable and performant systems
• explore and apply cutting-edge AI/ML technologies (e.g. LLMs, recommendation systems, RAG architectures, multimodal AI)
• mentor colleagues, conduct code reviews, and foster technical excellence across the team
• translate complex AI/tech topics into clear language for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Was du mitbringst:

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with significant experience building modern web applications and distributed systems
• you should feel equally comfortable developing well-crafted front-end UIs (e.g. in React or similar) and scalable back-end services/APIs (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.)
• proficient in cloud platforms (AWS or similar), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices
• strong interest and preferably hands-on experience in AI/ML technologies (API integration, models, RAG systems, or recommendation engines) and experience with AI development tools like Cursor, Cline, Claude Code is a plus
• bring a polyglot mindset and a high degree of adaptability and curiosity - you learn quickly, adapt easily, and are not afraid to venture outside your comfort zone
• solution-oriented mindset and a "just do it" mentality is key - you prefer shipping value over chasing perfection and are confident, driven, and open to try new things
• excellent communication skills in English and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
• agile mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to bring startup energy to a fast-moving environment

• 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with significant experience building modern web applications and distributed systems
• you should feel equally comfortable developing well-crafted front-end UIs (e.g. in React or similar) and scalable back-end services/APIs (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.)
• proficient in cloud platforms (AWS or similar), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices
• strong interest and preferably hands-on experience in AI/ML technologies (API integration, models, RAG systems, or recommendation engines) and experience with AI development tools like Cursor, Cline, Claude Code is a plus
• bring a polyglot mindset and a high degree of adaptability and curiosity - you learn quickly, adapt easily, and are not afraid to venture outside your comfort zone
• solution-oriented mindset and a "just do it" mentality is key - you prefer shipping value over chasing perfection and are confident, driven, and open to try new things
• excellent communication skills in English and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholders
• agile mindset, comfortable with ambiguity, and eager to bring startup energy to a fast-moving environment

The Axel Springer SE is a family-owned, transatlantic media company with locations in Berlin and New York. Our goal is to shape the future of journalism in the free world because we believe a free and informed society is essential to a functioning democracy.

We are evolving journalism into what we call Next Level Publishing – a business that is constantly shaped through innovation and acceleration. To disrupt the traditional publishing business, we are using smart technology and building excellent products which will boost our digital media brands. 

Join us as we elevate our media offerings and raise the bar!