Software Engineer, Infrastructure

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Berlin

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Software Developers(O*NET 15-1252.00)

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About the Role We're a seed-stage deeptech startup accelerating the discovery of new materials through physics-informed AI, robotics, and real-world experimental data - with a focus on the energy sector and other critical industries. Our software is the coordination layer between scientific intent and physical execution, and we treat infrastructure as a first-class product. As a Software Engineer, Infrastructure, you'll build and maintain the systems that connect AI models, automated experiments, and robotic platforms. Your work directly shapes scientific outcomes - reliability, observability, and usability aren't afterthoughts here, they're core product priorities. This is an on-site role based in Berlin, Germany. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. What You'll Do • Build backend services in Python (FastAPI, Pydantic) to orchestrate real scientific workflows. • Develop data pipelines that convert raw experimental output into actionable signals. • Create internal dashboards and interfaces (React, TypeScript, Tailwind, Streamlit) used daily by scientists and engineers. • Maintain containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines to keep systems running smoothly. • Improve observability so teams understand system state proactively - before users notice problems. • Drive reliability improvements grounded in real failure modes and production experience. • Support job orchestration and ML systems, including integration with SLURM-based simulation clusters. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams of scientists and engineers. What We're Looking For Required: • 2–5 years of software engineering experience with solid Python fundamentals. • Experience with containerized applications and foundational DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, etc.). • Comfort working across the stack and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar territory. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you'll work daily with both scientists and engineers. • A habit of writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code. • English fluency; additional languages are a plus. Nice to Have: • Exposure to scientific computing, ML infrastructure, or data-intensive systems. • Familiarity with SLURM or HPC environments. • Experience with React / TypeScript front-end development. • Background or strong interest in deeptech, cleantech, or materials science domains. Location This is a full-time, on-site position based in Berlin, Germany. Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany without visa sponsorship. Compensation & Benefits Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process. You'll be joining a small, high-impact team at an early stage - with meaningful scope, close collaboration with scientists and technical leaders, and the opportunity to shape infrastructure that drives real-world discovery. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow