Founding Engineer - Golang
Founding Engineer - Golang
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Job Description
About GlassFlow:
GlassFlow is a startup building the open-source data streaming infra for the next generation of developers and AI companies: Easy to use massively scalable and optimized for the AI era.
Were a Berlin startup with a Silicon Valley mentality backed with $4.8m from Upfront Ventures the CEO of GitHub the ex-CTO of Aiven and more world-class investors.
The founders are serial entrepreneurs with more 10y of experience in building and selling data products.
Tasks
Why is this role special
This isnt just another backend role. As a Founding Engineer at GlassFlow youll be shaping the core technology culture and trajectory of the company. The code you write will power pipelines for billions of data events created by enterprises around the world.
Youll be working in a fast high-ownership environment where speed matters curiosity is rewarded and ambition is the norm.
What youll do
- Build and scale high-performance low-latency systems in GoLang.
- Take complete ownership of projects from idea to production.
- Ship fast break things learn and ship again.
- Help define the technical culture of GlassFlow.
- Work directly with the founders to solve problems in a way that no one has solved before in real-time data infrastructure.
Requirements
What were looking for
You are:
- Deep expertise in Go.
- Hungry competitive and resilient.
- Someone with impressive achievements that prove youre a 10x builder.
- A fast learner who thrives in chaos.
- Hands-on pragmatic and deeply technical.
- Actively looking for startup culture.
Previous experience that could be helpful:
- Experience with public or private clouds (AWS / GCP / Azure)
- Experience with K8s Docker Docker Compose
- Experience developing on and using queue systems like Kafka SQS and RabbitMQ
- Worked in fast-growing environments or early-stage startups
- Openness to using AI tools in coding (e.g. Cursor) is considered a plus
- Ability to adapt quickly and make compromises in writing code when necessary
This role is not for you if you:
- Expect long and detailed roadmaps.
- Need a structured process or step-by-step instructions.
- Want the safe path.
- Are afraid of chaos.
- Cant handle pressure.
- Want perfect code.
- Are afraid of wearing multiple hats.
Benefits
What youll get
- Real ownership: competitive equity (everyone at GlassFlow is an owner).
- The chance to build something that changes how the world streams data.
- The opportunity to build for global tech brands from day one.
- A career trajectory that will 10x your skills and network.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with Stock Option Grant
- Ticket for public transportation in Berlin
- Company credit card with a monthly allowance
- Newest tech of your choosing
- Annual Learning budget for personal development
- Generous WFH policy and a budget for home office setup
GlassFlow is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those with diverse backgrounds and disabilities.
Employment Type
Full Time
