Full-Time

AI Software Engineer

pplwise

pplwise

11-50 employees

German-speaking recruiters for high-volume hiring

Compensation Overview

€80k - €120k/yr

Munich, Germany

Remote

Remote work is available within Austria; the posting indicates a Vienna preference.

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
LLM
RabbitMQ
React.js
Node.js
Machine Learning
Postgres
Data Engineering
TypeScript
.NET
C#
MongoDB

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Requirements
  • Strong backend experience, ideally with C#/.NET.
  • Comfort working with Node.js as a service layer.
  • Experience working with data-heavy systems.
  • Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, large language models, and data pipelines.
  • A solid understanding of system design and architecture.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and messaging systems.
  • Ability to take ownership and make decisions.
  • Clear communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Own and evolve backend services, including crawlers, application programming interfaces, and artificial intelligence services.
  • Design systems for scale, speed, and reliability.
  • Build and improve artificial intelligence pipelines involving large language models, classification, and clustering.
  • Turn messy, real-world data into structured insights.
  • Improve code quality, testing, and monitoring standards.
  • Work closely with founders, product, and customers.
  • Help hire and level up future engineers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Startup or scale-up experience.

pplwise provides German-speaking recruiters for Sales, Tech, and high-volume hiring. Clients rent recruiters from pplwise to help fill roles, with examples including Uber, Wolt, Docplanner, JustEat, Paysafe, Enpal, TIER, Satispay, limehome, and more. The service works by supplying an on-demand recruiter who integrates with the client's team and hiring process to source, screen, and place candidates in the specified domains. This differentiates pplwise by offering language-specific recruiting support and a flexible, rental-based model rather than a full-time in-house team. The goal is to help companies in German-speaking markets hire quickly and effectively by providing experienced recruiters who understand local talent pools and hiring practices.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vienna, Austria

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Updated August 2026 site claims 3-5x cost efficiency against traditional staffing.
  • Company claims 30+ countries hiring support, expanding addressable revenue beyond Germany.
  • LinkedIn shows active presence in Munich, Berlin, Vienna, London, and New York.

What critics are saying

  • No funding, layoffs, or litigation signals surfaced, limiting external validation and visibility.
  • Small 11-50 employee team constrains delivery if multiple enterprise clients ramp simultaneously.
  • Specialization in DACH recruiting leaves pricing vulnerable to Tribe, Randstad, and internal TA teams.

What makes pplwise unique

  • German-speaking recruiters across Sales, Tech, and high-volume hiring differentiate pplwise.
  • Productized Rent a Recruiter model targets DACH hiring peaks with published pricing.
  • Clients like Uber, Wolt, Docplanner, and Clark validate niche market traction.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%