n8n

workflow orchestration

Senior/StaffEngineer,n8nLabs

Berlin, Germany FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior/Staff Engineer, n8n Labs at n8n. Skills: 0→1 product building, AI-native product intuition, Hands-on execution, Product intuition & problem-solving, Product vision, Speed & resourcefulness, Collaboration & communication. Meaningfully increase the probability that n8n wins in the AI-native future by rapidly identifying, validating, and building the next generation of AI-native products and experiences. Operate as part of a small, high-caliber skunkworks team focused on creating entirely ne”

What You'll Achieve.

Meaningfully increase the probability that n8n wins in the AI-native future; Build the next generation of AI-native products and experiences; Shape entirely new product lines for the company

Industry & Context.

workflow orchestration
Problems you'll solve

Product intuition & problem-solving; Structured thinking; Creative problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Apply, try n8n out and share a screenshot of your first workflow with us, We can sponsor visas to for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

0→1 product building experience, AI-native product intuition, Hands-on execution, Product intuition & problem-solving, Product vision, Speed & resourcefulness, Collaboration & communication

Nice to Have

Deep AI ecosystem immersion, Ecosystem curiosity, Founder experience, Technical breadth

What You'll Do.

Meaningfully increase the probability that n8n wins in the AI-native future by rapidly identifying

and building the next generation of AI-native products and experiences

Operate as part of a small

high-caliber skunkworks team focused on creating entirely new products from zero

Continuously explore emerging shifts in AI interfaces

and autonomy through hands-on experimentation and ecosystem research

Stay deeply connected to the AI ecosystem through founder networks

Identify unmet needs and future opportunities that could shape n8n’s long-term product direction

and launch new AI-native product ideas with minimal support and high autonomy

Operate with a highly scrappy

execution-first mindset across product

Pull in the right tooling

or external support when needed to move quickly and unblock progress

Use structured thinking

and experimentation to evaluate what n8n should invest in over the next 1–3 years

Validate ideas through user conversations

and fast feedback loops rather than long planning cycles

Bring product intuition and reasoning to help leadership navigate ambiguity and emerging AI trends

Work closely with n8n’s founder and Product leadership to workshop ideas

evaluate opportunities

and pressure-test assumptions

Bring structured thinking

and experimentation to help guide future product investment decisions

Share insights and discoveries with the wider organization to help n8n stay ahead of the AI landscape

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with n8n’s founder and Product leadership to workshop ideas, evaluate opportunities, and pressure-test assumptions; Bring others along through clear reasoning

Communication Scope

Collaboration & communication; Challenge assumptions thoughtfully; Bring others along through clear reasoning; Share insights and discoveries with the wider organization

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