Fullstack Software Developer, DeepL
Language Data Platform
Globlal communications platform powered by Language AI
Job no longer available
Globlal communications platform powered by Language AI
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To break down language barriers for businesses and individuals around the world.
Role
Who you are
- At least 3+ years of full-stack development experience or a degree in Computer Science or similar + at least 1 year of work experience (academic or industry)
- Good knowledge of web and JavaScript/front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS, ideally TypeScript)
- Experience in working with modern JS frameworks, e.g. React/Next.js
- Good knowledge of backend development, e.g. with Python or Node.js, and in dealing with backend frameworks, e.g. FastAPI or NestJS
- Experience in working with databases
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- You are comfortable with Linux environments and have already had contact with Docker and ideally with Kubernetes
- Experience in working with research data infrastructure
What the job involves
- As part of our team, you contribute to building up and improving our web-based language data platform
- In a dynamic and fast-moving environment which is close to the heart of DeepL - the research on neural networks - we architect, create, improve and maintain a number of web applications which allow our researchers to collect various kinds of linguistic data sets based on input by human language experts, as well as to manage projects for linguistic data collection efficiently
- You build both frontends and backends for various web applications using a modern TypeScript-based stack
- Designing new solutions that can scale with our growing infrastructure and staff, as well as new requirements and new languages
- You work closely with our research team and language experts to create the tools we need to explore new research ideas and continuously improve the linguistic quality of our translations
- Taking responsibilty in the areas of work that play to your strengths (e.g. architecture, security, UX, DevOps)
Our take
DeepL is a deep tech company developing neural networks that help people work with languages. Committed to advancing precision and idiomatic comprehension in business translation.
Founded in 2017, DeepL quickly became a leader in language translation with its advanced generative AI model, setting new standards for accuracy and sophistication. Serving over 100,000 customers across media, education, transportation, and more, the company enhances communication efficiency across multinational teams and customer interactions via web apps, and integrated platforms, solidifying its industry position.
With funding, the launch of its new Write product, and the recent announcement of three additional languages to its platform, the company plans to expand globally, focusing on the US, Asia, and LATAM. As businesses prioritize accuracy, privacy, and security in translations, DeepL is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for specialised AI solutions in the enterprise sector.
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Insights
103% employee growth in 12 months
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
May 2024
$300m
LATE VC
Jan 2023
$115.3m
LATE VC
Total funding: $415.3m
Company benefits
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network
- Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally
- Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way
Company HQ
GE Ehrenfeld, Köln, Germany
Leadership
Jaroslaw Kutylowski
(Founder & CEO)Originally the Head of Software Development at Andagon, before moving on to serve as CTO at Linguee - which resulted in the founding of DeepL.
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