As an API & AI Senior Engineer (f/m/d), you'll be a core pillar of our API & AI development team. You'll drive technical excellence and the innovative use of AI and automation to reach our goal to become Europe leading ERP & Agentic Commerce AI platform. With your expertise in software development, prompt engineering and process automation, you'll ensure the optimal execution and scalability of our company strategies.

Your Tasks

API development: You design, develop and maintain our core RESTful APIs using AI-powered development tools
AI driven development: You drive strategic initiatives in AI adoption across our teams, mentor our engineers and identify areas where we can improve using AI tools
Agentic Commerce: You drive initiatives to move Xantral ERP into an Agentic Commerce platform by building APIs that agents can use, implement MCP services and create integrations to platforms and frameworks
Operational Support: You act as the technical go-to person for the API & AI team, you collaborate closely with our PMs, you ensuring our tech stack is utilized effectively and our codebase is kept maintainable and scalable to achieve our goals

Your Profile

You bring 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer on large-scale applications or platforms, with a strong architectural mindset and the ability to guide technical best practices.
You have deep knowledge of REST API design, authentication, security, JSON, OpenAPI, and common API standards.
You are experienced with PHP and modern frameworks like Laravel (or similar languages), and ideally bring knowledge of Go as a plus.
You are skilled at working with and modernizing legacy codebases while ensuring high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
You thrive as a strong communicator and collaborator, work independently, take ownership, and proactively drive solutions forward (fluent English required; German is a plus).

We offer

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours.

Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

Mental Health & Well-being: Access comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care with 24/7 counseling, therapy placement, on-site support, and legal and financial guidance to help you thrive at work and in life.

You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We look forward to your application!

About us

We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business.

We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide!

Your recruitment experience @ Xentral

We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here!

Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Annika, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you.

We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀

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