<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <em>Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?<br/><br/></em><strong>Senior Software Engineer – Backend / Fullstack (d/f/m)<br/><br/></strong>Product, Technology &amp; Design<br/><br/>Full Time<br/><br/>Munich, Berlin or London<br/><br/><strong>About The Role<br/><br/></strong>We’re hiring multiple Senior Software Engineers across Personio.<br/><br/>This is an opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work on meaningful, high-impact problems across a range of product areas. Depending on your experience and interests, you could join teams working on:<br/><br/><ul><li>Payroll &amp; Fintech systems</li><li>Time &amp; Attendance</li><li>Core HR platform</li><li>Workflow automation</li><li>Integrations &amp; platform services</li><li>AI-powered product experiences<br/><br/></li></ul>All of these areas are critical to our mission of building the People Operating System for Europe, used by thousands of organisations to manage their people, payroll, and processes.<br/><br/><strong>What You’ll Do<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Design, build, and scale backend or fullstack systems used by thousands of customers</li><li>Own features end-to-end, from problem definition through to production</li><li>Work on distributed systems where reliability, performance, and correctness matter</li><li>Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams</li><li>Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve our systems</li><li>Help shape engineering best practices and raise the bar across teams<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>What We’re Looking For<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Strong experience as a Software Engineer in production environments</li><li>Solid backend skills (Java, Kotlin, or similar) and/or fullstack experience</li><li>Experience building scalable, reliable systems</li><li>Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute to problem definition</li><li>A strong sense of ownership and accountability</li><li>Clear communication and collaboration skills<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Nice to Have (depending on team)<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Experience in payroll, fintech, or regulated domains</li><li>Exposure to distributed systems or event-driven architectures</li><li>Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)</li><li>Interest or experience in AI-driven development workflows<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>How This Role Works<br/><br/></strong>This is a <strong>general application for Senior Software Engineers across Personio</strong>.<br/><br/>Rather than asking you to pick the “right” team upfront, we’ll work with you to find the best fit based on your experience and interests.<br/><br/><ul><li>You apply once</li><li>We assess your experience, strengths, and interests</li><li>We match you to the team and problem space where you’ll have the most impact<br/><br/></li></ul>This allows us to find the best fit for you across multiple product areas, rather than limiting you to a single role.<br/><br/><strong>Locations &amp; Working Model<br/><br/></strong>This role can be based in:<br/><br/><ul><li>Munich</li><li>Berlin</li><li>London<br/><br/></li></ul>We follow a <strong>hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office</strong>, giving you a balance of in-person collaboration and flexibility.<br/><br/><strong>Why Personio<br/><br/></strong>At Personio, we’re building the People Operating System for Europe.<br/><br/>You’ll be joining a high-growth, product-led company where engineering plays a central role in shaping the business. Our teams work on complex, high-impact systems that directly affect customers’ day-to-day operations.<br/><br/>What you can expect:<br/><br/><ul><li>Competitive salary and equity</li><li>28 days holiday, increasing with tenure</li><li>Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)</li><li>20 Flex Days to work from anywhere in Europe</li><li>A strong engineering culture focused on ownership and impact</li></ul> </div>