Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
What You’ll Do
Design, build, and scale backend or fullstack systems used by thousands of customers
Own features end-to-end, from problem definition through to production
Work on distributed systems where reliability, performance, and correctness matter
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams
Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve our systems
Help shape engineering best practices and raise the bar across teams
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience as a Software Engineer in production environments
Solid backend skills (Java, Kotlin, or similar) and/or fullstack experience
Experience building scalable, reliable systems
Ability to navigate ambiguity and contribute to problem definition
A strong sense of ownership and accountability
Clear communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have (depending on team)
Experience in payroll, fintech, or regulated domains
Exposure to distributed systems or event-driven architectures
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)
Interest or experience in AI-driven development workflows
How This Role Works
This is a general application for Senior Software Engineers across Personio. Rather than asking you to pick the “right” team upfront, we’ll work with you to find the best fit based on your experience and interests. - You apply once
We assess your experience, strengths, and interests
We match you to the team and problem space where you’ll have the most impact
This allows us to find the best fit for you across multiple product areas, rather than limiting you to a single role. ## Locations & Working Model
This role can be based in:
Munich
Berlin
London
We follow a hybrid working model with 2 days per week in the office, giving you a balance of in-person collaboration and flexibility. ## Why Personio
At Personio, we’re building the People Operating System for Europe. You’ll be joining a high-growth, product-led company where engineering plays a central role in shaping the business. Our teams work on complex, high-impact systems that directly affect customers’ day-to-day operations. What you can expect:
Competitive salary and equity
28 days holiday, increasing with tenure
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in the office)
20 Flex Days to work from anywhere in Europe
A strong engineering culture focused on ownership and impact
