Founding Engineer (Full-Stack · AI/ML)
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Role & Company Overview
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Sokra is building an AI-powered adaptive learning platform that's already being tested by 50+ schools across Germany. Major publishers are reaching out, and we're preparing our angel round. We're a team of 3 founders (EXIST-backed, HU Berlin) looking for our first engineer — not an employee, but a co-builder with real ownership.
Tasks
- Own and shape the entire technical product alongside the founding team — from architecture decisions to shipping features
- Build and iterate on our AI-powered learning engine (LLM agents, RAG pipelines, adaptive content delivery)
- Develop the full-stack platform (Next.js, TypeScript, Python, WebSockets)
- Work directly with schools and teachers to turn feedback into product improvements
- Contribute to technical strategy, hiring decisions, and company direction as a founding team member
Requirements
- Strong full-stack experience with TypeScript/React/Next.js and Python
- Hands-on experience or deep interest in AI/ML, LLMs, and RAG architectures
- 0→1 builder mindset — you've shipped products, not just features
- Degree in Computer Science or related field (graduated within the last ~5 years)
- Based in Germany or willing to relocate to Berlin (hybrid setup)
- Fluent in English; German is a plus but not required
Benefits
- 0.5–2% equity with 4-year vesting — real ownership, not a token gesture
- Be founding engineer #1: shape the product, the culture, and the technical direction
- Mission-driven work: AI that actually helps students learn, not another ad-tech tool
- EXIST-funded runway (~12 months) + angel round in preparation
- Hybrid work from Berlin, flexible hours
- Direct impact: your code is used by real teachers and students every day
This isn't a "join our growing team" role. We're 3 founders looking for a 4th brain. If you want to build something meaningful from scratch and have real skin in the game, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now — we'll get back to you within 3 days. First step is a casual 20-minute call.
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