Technical Documentation Engineer – m/f/d

Xayn

Technical Documentation Engineer linking engineering and compliance for AI systems. Building Europe's sovereign Legal AI through structured documentation and process management.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €80,000 - €85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance knowledge management, including the ability to collect, organize, and validate information while translating technical details into clear documentation. Proficient in programming languages such as Python or TypeScript, with a strong focus on automation and security knowledge of AI systems.

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Python ProgrammingTypeScript ProgrammingAutomation MindsetRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeSecurity Knowledge of AI Systems

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Hard Skills

Programming Language ProficiencyCode TranslationDocumentation SkillsInformation StructuringAutomation Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Spoken CommunicationGenuine Interest in Compliance

Industry Keywords

GDPRAI ActISO StandardsData ActCRA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the compliance knowledge base: collect, organize, structure, and continuously validate information
Design and run the process for updates to the knowledge base
Build automations that extract information from code, systems, and processes
Translate technical reality into clear, structured documentation
Act as the engineering-side link to Compliance and Legal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient in Programming Language — Python or TypeScript ideal, but real depth in one matters more
Ability to read code and translate it into documentation
Genuine interest in documentation and compliance setups
Strong automation mindset
In-depth security knowledge of AI systems with hands-on experience
Exposure to Regulatory and Compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, AI Act, ISO Standards, Data Act, CRA)
Excellent written and spoken English; German a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work possible (given German residence), other countries upon request
Flexible working hours
26 days vacation + December 24th & 31st off + 1 additional vacation day per year of employment (up to 30 days)
Equipment: Laptop (Lenovo or Mac), plus €1,000 net home office setup budget (paid with your first salary)