DeepL
AI
SeniorStaffSoftwareEngineer|API
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“Senior Staff Software Engineer | API at DeepL. Skills: API Strategy, Scale, Enterprise Integration, Engineering Velocity. Drive API Strategy & Scale. Architect hyper-scalable infrastructure”
What You'll Achieve.
10x API delivery speed; trust required for enterprise adoption; support exponential growth; scale to the next tier of usage; closing enterprise deals; raise the bar for the entire organization; deploy independently without breaking production
Industry & Context.
complex distributed systems; complex technical challenges; ambiguous environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years in software engineering, high-scale distributed systems, API platform architecture, modern cloud stacks, backend technologies, automated testing, operational discipline, enterprise landscape, compliance, security, data residency challenges, integration patterns, translate complex technical challenges, writing RFCs, influencing stakeholders, driving consensus, execution in ambiguous environments, AI tools
Nice to Have
AWS Marketplace integrations, enterprise SaaS provider integrations, granular billing, residency controls, auditability
What You'll Do.
Drive API Strategy & Scale
Architect hyper-scalable infrastructure
Set technical vision for microservices
Ensure systems remain resilient
Enable Partner Ecosystem
Lead technical side of partnerships
Own delivery of Trust features
Force-Multiply Engineering Velocity
Establish platform standards
Build self-service tooling
Build automated quality gates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with product managers; Work with other Staff engineers
Communication Scope
Strategic Communication; translate complex technical challenges; clear strategic proposals; writing RFCs; influencing stakeholders; driving consensus; execution in ambiguous environments; Open communication; regular feedback; clear, honest communication; smooth collaboration; direct and actionable feedback
Full Job Description
MEET DEEPL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has around 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. WHAT SETS US APART What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY The API & Partnership track acts as the gateway to DeepL, enabling the world to integrate our Language and AI capabilities into their own digital eco
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