Full Stack Software Engineer – Web Platform, AI

StudySmarter | Vaia

full-time

Posted on: 2/17/2026

Location Type: Remote

Location: Germany

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About the role

You will actively drive the continued development of our StudySmarter website and web platform
You will implement new pages, features and services in both the frontend and backend
You will help evaluate, design and implement architectural improvements (e.g., extracting logic from WordPress where appropriate)
You will work on introducing and improving modern technologies such as React, Node.js and service-based architectures
You will support other developers in raising code quality, best practices and technical standards
You will incorporate AI into your development workflow and use it for product ideas (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI APIs)

At least 3 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer in modern web environments
Solid knowledge of WordPress and PHP, combined with React and Node.js
Strong fundamentals in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and a commitment to clean, maintainable code
Experience or strong interest in software architecture, scalability and performance
Curiosity and openness to AI-assisted development and modern toolchains
Product-oriented mindset with an eye for usability and UX
Bonus points for additional experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS DevOps practices, or backend services beyond WordPress

Benefits

Competitive compensation and virtual equity
Flexible remote work with the option to use our modern office in Munich
Regular team events, knowledge sharing and a culture that values learning and improvement
An environment where your ideas matter and your technical voice is heard

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Hard Skills & Tools

Full Stack DevelopmentWordPressPHPReactNode.jsHTMLCSSJavaScriptSoftware ArchitectureAI-assisted Development

Soft Skills

CuriosityOpennessProduct-oriented MindsetUsabilityUser Experience (UX)