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SeniorFull-timeTypeScriptPythonJavaRustC#ReactGitGoAIAPI
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are looking for an API Core Engineer to join our API Core team at DeepL. This role focuses on building and transforming the experience of developers using DeepL APIs, creating a bridge between our AI capabilities and developers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- →Drive "DevEx Delight": Own and transform the experience of developers using DeepL APIs by building intuitive self-service experiences, seamless onboarding flows, and advanced customization interfaces.
- →Platform Enablement & Scale: Create reusable components, comprehensive documentation, starter templates, and client libraries (SDKs) that empower customers and ISVs to build AI-enabled products rapidly.
- →Cross-Functional Architecture: Act as the API standard-bearer across DeepL, partnering with various teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain the highest standards for consistency, security, and reliability of all customer-facing APIs.
- →Guardianship of Quality & Compliance: Implement automated quality gates, strict contract testing, and robust monitoring infrastructure to prevent breaking changes and security vulnerabilities.
Requirements
- ✓A "Product-First" API Mindset: Treat developers as your primary users and understand that a successful API relies on reducing cognitive load, creating clear abstractions, and providing stellar documentation.
- ✓Backend Mastery & Full-Stack Capability: Deep expertise in designing scalable backend systems, RESTful APIs, and distributed architectures (using Go, Python, Java, C#, or similar). Comfortable crossing the stack with modern frontend frameworks (React/TypeScript).
- ✓Extreme Ownership & Operational Excellence: Track record of owning services end-to-end, including production operations, incident response, and continuous improvement.
- ✓AI-Native Velocity: Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate velocity and eliminate repetitive toil, focusing cognitive energy on high-value architectural decisions and complex problem-solving.
Benefits
- ★Diverse and internationally distributed team with people of more than 90 nationalities.
- ★Open communication and regular feedback.
- ★Hybrid work schedule with flexible hours.
- ★Virtual Shares linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth.
- ★Regular in-person team events and monthly full-day hacking sessions.
- ★30 days of annual leave and access to mental health resources.
- ★Competitive benefits tailored to your unique location.
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