Software Engineer (fmx) TypeScript (NestJS or React)

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OneTutor is an AI-powered tutoring platform spun off from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). We give every student a personalized AI tutor grounded in their actual course materials no hallucinations full source citations GDPR-compliant. We also serve B2B organizations as an AI-powered learning platform for employees.

Were past the will this work stage. Our impact is real:

• 35000 Active users
• 50 B2B / B2G Customers
• 86% Users find it helpful

Were a small close-knit team youll know everyone by name work directly with the founders and see your code shape a product that measurably improves learning outcomes.

This role is based in our Munich office we work together in person please do not apply if you want a remote position.

Tasks

Youll be one of our first engineering hires working closely with Max (CTO) Nico (CPO) and the founding team. The expectation is that you own either backend or frontend work first then gradually expand into the other well support that growth actively.

• Backend: design and build APIs model data develop AI-driven features using NestJS/TypeScript.
• Frontend: build React components integrate with backend services improve the learner and instructor experience end-to-end.
• Collaborate with product and engineering peers to design ship test and maintain features.
• Participate in code reviews and occasional pair programming sessions.

Requirements

You have solid experience in at least one of the following you dont need both:

• NestJS TypeScript
• React TypeScript

Beyond the technical foundation what matters most is your curiosity your communication and your desire to grow. We value people who ask good questions help others do their best work and care about the impact of what they build.

We dont require a degree or a specific number of years of experience. We care about what you can do and how you approach problems.

Nice to have

• Interest or hands-on experience with AI tooling: LLMs LangChain RAG pipelines embeddings vector DBs.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering or fine-tuning.
• Experience in lean agile startup environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary equity options
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass (fitness) and Deutschlandticket Job
• Cool office next to Theresienwiese central Munich
• A small team where your voice genuinely shapes product decisions from day one
• Active mentorship and a culture where learning is part of the job not an afterthought
• Work that directly improves educational outcomes for tens of thousands of learners

We are looking forward to your application! Please attach your employment references applications lacking these might not be processed.

OneTutor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We particularly welcome applications from women and people of underrepresented genders in tech. We believe balanced teams make better decisions and build better products.

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