Senior Full Stack Engineer | Voice

About DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI, dedicated to breaking down language barriers since 2017. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions, built with enterprise security in mind, empower over 100,000 businesses to enhance communication, expand into new markets, and boost productivity. We also assist millions of individuals in understanding the world and expressing their ideas. Our ambition is to become the world leader in Language AI, developing products that foster better communication, stronger connections, and tangible real-life impact. We are seeking talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey, offering a chance to build a career in the fast-paced AI sector within a dynamic team.

What Sets Us Apart

We distinguish ourselves through a combination of cutting-edge technology, competitive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive work culture that fosters employee growth. Our positive work environment is often attributed to our impactful products and our shared mission to improve global communication and cultural understanding. At DeepL, innovation and employee well-being are paramount. Discover more about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram, and our Blog.

Meet the Team

Our foundation is built on DeepL's reputation for world-class translation quality, earning the trust of millions of users and leading enterprise clients worldwide. The Voice team, a dynamic unit comprising Research, Product Engineering, and Design, is spearheading our next phase of growth. We are defining the future of real-time voice interpretation. Established two years ago, we successfully launched our initial customer-facing features in late 2024 and are now expanding with applications for major meeting platforms, real-time communication channels, and a robust Public API.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and build full-stack features: Take ownership of problems from conception to completion, collaborating with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver scalable, impactful user-facing features.
• Maintain and improve systems: Share responsibility for our existing systems, ensuring their performance, maintainability, and reliability as we scale.
• Ensure code quality and clarity: Engage in thoughtful code reviews, contribute to architectural decisions, and elevate engineering excellence across the team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with team members from various disciplines to ensure we are addressing the right challenges and delivering genuine user value.
• Adapt and grow: Maintain curiosity, stay updated with evolving tools and technologies, and quickly apply new skills as needed.
• On-call rotation: Participate in the team's shared on-call rotation to ensure the reliability and availability of our services.

Qualities We Look For

• Strong product engineering mindset: A deep commitment to solving user problems, balancing pragmatism with technical expertise in system design.
• Full-stack fluency: Comfort working across the entire stack, with a solid understanding of system design and production deployment, regardless of primary specialization.
• Engineering foundations: Proficient in software engineering principles, including clean abstractions, robust data modeling, sound architectural decisions, and scalable system development.
• Collaborative communicator: Clear communication skills, active listening, and a team-oriented approach. Thrives in collaborative settings and welcomes feedback.
• Growth-oriented: Eager to learn, embraces new challenges, and is willing to work with unfamiliar technologies when required.

What We Offer

• Diverse and international team: Join a large, global community of professionals from over 90 nationalities, united by a mission to connect cultures. We are experiencing rapid growth, with employees across the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan.
• Open communication and regular feedback: As a language-focused company, we prioritize clear, honest communication, smooth collaboration, and direct, actionable feedback. We believe in leading with empathy and a growth mindset.
• Hybrid work and flexible hours: Our hybrid model includes two days in the office per week, fostering team engagement while offering the flexibility of remote work. Flexible working hours and trust in productivity are key, with coordination around general team locations and time zones for effective collaboration.
• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: Participate in Hack Fridays to pursue passion projects and collaborate with other teams, valuing your initiative, impact, and creativity.
• 30 days of annual leave: Enjoy 30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources for your well-being.
• Virtual Shares: Receive Virtual Shares, linking your contributions to DeepL's success and providing a stake in our future.
• Competitive benefits: A globally-minded benefits package tailored to your location to ensure comprehensive support.

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification. At DeepL, we value the contributions you make and the potential for growth we can achieve together. We look forward to discovering your potential.

We are an equal opportunity employer. DeepL welcomes all individuals, valuing authenticity, diversity, and unique perspectives. Our products and workplace are for everyone, and we believe our diversity fuels our success and innovation in breaking down language barriers worldwide. Bring your experiences, perspectives, and background to help us move forward.