Software Engineer Intern
•Tacto· 2h
EngineeringInternshipEurope
2h ago
Wundergraph·3 months ago
WunderGraph is a fast-growing startup, our goal is to bring everybody together to build digital products end-to-end. From interface design to API implementation, we provide the platform to go from sketch to product in a category-defining collaborative experience. Our North Star is to take the friction out of bringing digital ideas to life, making room for your ideas and productivity.
Developers from some of the biggest companies in the world are using WunderGraph to design and streamline their API environments. We raised our Series A ($7.5 million USD) in March 2025, being backed by eBay, Karma Ventures, and Aspenwood Ventures.
The culture we are creating together is extremely important to us. Read here how we are Building the Company We Always Wanted to Work In.
We invite everyone that wants to join us to understand our Core Beliefs and if you want to make an impact, have your voice heard, and work in a no-BS organization where you can get stuff done, look no further and apply today so we can chat.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at WunderGraph, you are a technical leader and problem solver. You combine deep expertise across the stack with the ability to design, implement, and deliver features that are robust, secure, and scalable. You don’t just write code; you shape solutions, set standards, and mentor teammates to raise the bar for engineering excellence.
You understand that speed and quality go hand in hand. You balance rapid delivery with clean, testable code that others can confidently build upon. You thrive on solving complex problems, proactively exploring new technologies, and contributing to both product success and the engineering culture.
You take initiative, operate with autonomy, and are comfortable making architectural decisions when needed. Most importantly, you know that great engineering happens as a team sport, you share knowledge, support others, and help drive WunderGraph forward.
TEAM INTEGRATION
You report to the CTO
You align with the CEO (product strategy) and the CCO (customer feedback)
You collaborate closely with engineers across the stack, as well as product and customer-facing teams
You mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and guidance
ROLE OBJECTIVES
You are successful if you:
Deliver high-quality features that are reliable, performant, and well-tested.
Take full ownership of components, from design to deployment and monitoring.
Influence architecture and technical decisions to ensure scalability and maintainability.
Proactively improve developer experience (DX) and customer-facing experience (UX).
Mentor and support teammates, helping the entire team grow stronger.
Contribute to WunderGraph’s open-source presence and thought leadership.
ROLE TASKS
The role focuses on, but is not limited to, these tasks:
Feature & System Development
Lead the design and implementation of features across our stack (Next.js, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, Tailwind). Golang nice to have
Ensure code is robust, secure, performant, and testable.
Proactively identify technical debt and propose solutions for long-term maintainability.
Quality & Reliability
Establish and follow best practices in testing, documentation, and code reviews.
Monitor system performance and telemetry data to anticipate issues.
Run and orchestrate internal security reviews and penetration tests.
Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate with product, design, and customer-facing teams to refine requirements.
Mentor peers, provide constructive code reviews, and share best practices.
Engage with the open-source community: analyze, manage, and review pull requests.
Documentation & Customer Focus
Write clear, public-facing documentation for features and libraries you build.
Interact with customers to understand their use cases, gather feedback, and resolve issues.
Translate customer needs into technical improvements that move the needle.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Senior Level (IC4) professional experience in Full Stack Engineering.
Proficiency in Node.js, and TypeScript.
Solid experience with React, Next.js, GraphQL, and APIs (SOAP, gRPC, REST). Go a nice to have
Strong understanding of software architecture, testing, and security practices.
Proven track record of owning features end-to-end; open-source contributions a plus.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability.
Excellent English communication skills for technical collaboration and documentation.
Self-starter with a strong ownership mentality; able to work independently in a startup environment.
Comfortable working 100% remote in a distributed, global team.
Occasional travel for team meetups and workshops.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Features you ship are reliable, secure, and loved by customers.
Teammates grow from your mentorship, reviews, and leadership.
The engineering org is faster and more confident because of your contributions.
Customers and developers rave about the DX and UX of what you’ve built.
WunderGraph’s open-source community sees you as a trusted maintainer and leader.
Why WunderGraph?
Work from wherever you thrive—we’re fully remote and globally distributed. If you're in Miami, come work with us in person! We also provide co-working space options worldwide if needed.
Pick your preferred work hardware
We focus on getting stuff done, and on having fun whilst doing so: work hard, play hard!
You can make a real difference and find lots of opportunities to grow together with us
Discretionary PTO: take the time you need to recharge
Competitive compensation
Depending on location, we offer healthcare benefits according to local standards
Team retreats across the globe
Note: This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are looking for someone who is available to work during European (CET) business hours.
The Process
We respect your time and interest in WunderGraph. This is why we're aiming to make the process as fast as possible. Here's what you can expect:
30 min intro call with Alex from our People team
45 min discussion with one of our engineers. Following this, you might receive a small take home assignment related to the role. This is your chance to prove your skill!
Complete the assignment and review together with our technical team
Meet the CTO and founders
Culture fit call with team members
Offer
Our process also includes reference and background checks. We aim to respond or provide feedback in 2 or 3 days between each stage of the process. We're usually hiring through Deel as our Employer of Record, except for Germany or Florida where we're hiring directly.
WunderGraph is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our ways of working together here:
WunderGraph Public Handbook and Resources
We’re looking forward to your application so we can grow together!