Software Engineer

About This Role

Hi! Im Agry technical co-founder at Nejo. Were building a job search platform thats fundamentally different from anything else in the market. Weve already attracted over 250000 users in our beta phase and now were looking for an experienced Software Engineer whos excited about transforming how people find their next career opportunity.

What makes Nejo special is our approach to job search - were not just another job board. Were building intelligent systems that understand both candidates and positions at the deepest level possible. Our users tell us they finally have a platform that gets what theyre looking for.

As a Software Engineer youll own critical features that make Nejo the only job platform candidates want to use - from our intelligent search (that goes waaay beyond the status quo) to AI-assisted interactions and many other features that users have already requested along the entire lifecycle of job search.

What Nejo Gives You

You get to build something that actually matters. Were solving a real problem that affects millions of people in their professional lives. Youll work in an environment where speed of learning trumps perfection where your ideas can go from concept to production quickly and where youll see the direct impact of your work through user feedback and data.

Youll be part of a team where everyone owns their decisions speaks their mind and puts the companys success first. Were not here to micromanage - were here to build something exceptional together.

Our benefits go beyond the traditional package. We offer extreme transparency genuine ownership direct work with founders and regular communication with actual users of a growing company. Youll be able to significantly move the needle every single day - the kind of impact thats rare outside of founding your own company.

We also believe in true flexibility. Need the rest of the week off to recharge Of course! It doesnt matter how much you work but how much you move the needle. Results over hours always.

Tasks

About Our Engineering Approach

We believe that building a 10x better product starts with understanding our users deeply. Our engineering approach reflects this:

We build based on evidence not opinions. Every feature we ship starts with user impact estimation and ends with data validation. You think always yields to Users show. Everyone at Nejo is expected to immerse themselves in our users world regardless of their role.

We move fast. The fastest learner takes the market. When in doubt we ship it out and iterate based on real feedback. Fast beats perfect though we recognize when quality needs to take priority.

We use AI intelligently - not just in our product but in our workflows. We understand both the capabilities and limitations of AI-supported development and we use it to accelerate our work without compromising on quality.

Communication is KEY. Sharing an opinion is not optional but required. We need someone ready to speak their mind.

Requirements

Why You Should (or Shouldnt) Apply

Apply If:

• Youre excited about creating search and recommendation systems that deliver significant value to every person searching for a new job
• You understand and appreciate the upside of owning company equity
• You have a proven track record of professionally developing and delivering software
• Youre very comfortable with React webapps TypeScript and Python with a willingness to dive as deep as necessary. Experience with is a plus.
• Experience with vector databases and recommendation algorithms is a plus
• You make decisions based on data and clear hypotheses not gut feelings
• You have strong opinions weakly held and seek to back opinions with evidence
• Youre comfortable with LLMs AI-assisted coding and understand efficient prompting
• You take ownership and dont need someone telling you what to do next
• You believe in shipping quickly getting feedback and iterating
• You think daily standups are a gigantic waste of time
• Youre fluent in either German or English

Dont Apply If:

• You need detailed specifications before starting work
• You prefer fully specified Jira tickets and a product roadmap locked in weeks ahead
• You optimize for personal comfort over team success
• You want a fully remote position (were based in Vienna)
• You prefer well-established processes over adaptability and speed
• Youre hesitant to share your opinions or provide feedback

Benefits

Our Work Environment

We work from our Vienna office not because we have to but because we enjoy collaborating in person. Work from home is possible and entirely self-directed - you decide whether its in the companys best interest for you to work from home or the office on any given day based on your tasks and needs.

We dont do daily standups or unnecessary meetings. We focus on outcomes rather than hours spent. Radical transparency means youll always know where the company stands and what were aiming for next.

Weve built a team that genuinely cares about each other while also caring deeply about our business. These things arent mutually exclusive at Nejo. Were extremely supportive of each other and care about each team members wellbeing and growth. Our workplace feels more like a group of friends working on a shared mission than traditional colleagues.

Company equity will be part of your compensation package.

Interview Process

We keep our interview process straightforward and respectful of your time:

1. Initial conversation with a founder to discuss your background and our vision
2. Technical discussion where well talk through problems were solving including a practical exercise that mirrors the actual work youd do at Nejo
3. Final meeting with the team to ensure mutual fit

We promise feedback at every stage and aim to move quickly - we know great candidates have options.

Nejo is committed to building a diverse team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who connect with our mission and values. If youre excited about transforming how people find jobs we want to hear from you.