Software Engineer – API Platform

About the role

DeepL is looking for a Software Engineer to join its API Core team. You will help shape the API product that connects DeepL’s AI capabilities with developers worldwide, focusing on a seamless developer experience and rapid product delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement self‑service onboarding flows, configuration interfaces and other features that improve how external developers discover and use DeepL APIs.
• Build and maintain the API platform infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability and low latency.
• Collaborate with internal product teams to enable fast, independent API releases.
• Work across the full stack to ship features that create friction‑less experiences for both external developers and internal engineering teams.

Required profile

• Strong passion for building developer‑centric products and a product‑first mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

Required skills

• API design and development.
• RESTful services.
• Backend development.
• Developer experience (DevEx) focus.
• Product‑focused engineering.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI technology at a fast‑growing global company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work environment that supports remote collaboration.