Backend Engineer, Circus Group
Java
Offers stock options
AI robotics for the food industry
Open for applications
AI robotics for the food industry
101-200 employees
Open for applications
Offers stock options
101-200 employees
Company mission
To fuel humanity by providing global access to balanced nutrition, for everyone, anytime.
Role
Who you are
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of Java development experience with proficiency in Spring Boot
- Experience in microservices architecture and cloud integration (AWS preferred)
- Ability to read and understand Go code is a plus
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL databases and DevOps tools such as Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to work on innovative cloud integration projects
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to work across teams and departments
What the job involves
- As a Java Engineer, you’ll focus on building cloud integration solutions that allow our kitchen robots and back-office systems to function seamlessly
- Your work will involve backend systems that enable our operators to effortlessly work with our autonomous kitchen cells, guiding them through daily tasks like stock management or hardware configuration
- Design and implement Java-based backend services using Spring Boot for cloud integration with robotics systems
- Work on projects like stock management and configuration tools, allowing operators to interact efficiently with autonomous technology
- Develop backend services that handle communication between the cloud and physical systems
- Ensure efficient data handling and process automation for tasks like stock management and order systems
- Collaborate with teams to ensure the smooth integration of technology with real-world operations
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality software solutions
Our take
German startup Circus Group - formerly Circus Kitchen - was initially founded to develop a delivery app for creating micro kitchen ecosystems. Since acquiring Aitme in 2023, it has maintained its micro-kitchen hub and delivery app but pivoted towards autonomous robotics for kitchen automation.
Aitme's cooking robot will add another level of low-cost, high-quality cuisine to Circus’s offering. Reduced food waste, overhead costs and cooking times are a distinct value-addition to the Hamburg company.
Backed by BlackMars Capital and 2bx, the company expanded its operations into other German cities in 2023. It has since expanded into Beijing, where it will install 5400 autonomous kitchen robots across more than 90 of the city's educational institutions. Projections report that this significant expansion for a European company will raise Circus to Unicorn status. Time will tell if this prediction becomes reality.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2023
$9.4m
EARLY VC
Jul 2023
$5.8m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $28.2m
Company benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy regular team events, a hybrid work setup, 2 months per year of remote work ("Worcation"), unlimited vacation days, and a corporate pension plan
- Personal Development: €500 personal budget for training, in-house training, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment
- Mobility: Benefit from a €50 monthly budget for mobility or other expenses, and a subsidized Dance Mobility subscription for e-bikes/e-mopeds
- Well-Being: Get access to discounted Urban Sports Club membership and Wellhub offerings for well-being activities
Company HQ
Altstadt, Hamburg, Germany
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Leadership
Nikolas Bullwinkel
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously co-founded the fresh food delivery service, Flink. Also worked as a Communications Manager at Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg and as a Project Manager at Weischer.Media.
Helge Plehn
(Co-Founder & CTO)Serial Entrepreneur having co-founded poolynk, DoctorPrime, and Medikamendo. Also worked on the Executive/Supervisory Board at initions.
Carsten Wille
(Co-Founder & CCO)Previously founded etepetete and FUTURE STORIES where they served as the CEO.
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