Junior Backend Engineer

THE COMPANY

Solsten is advancing the human experience by empowering companies to build deeply resonating and healthier human-centered digital experiences and products.

At the intersection of play, psychology, and AI, our suite of products (Traits, Navigator, and Wavelength) give brands the ability to understand and meet their audiences’ experiential expectations at every step of their journey—ushering in a new era of technology that is better for people, and brilliant for businesses.

THE ROLE

Our engineering team creates the platform that powers the next generation of digital resonance. As a Junior Backend Engineer, you will work closely with a team of engineers, data scientists, and UX designers to help build and enhance Solsten's platform and products. This role is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services while being mentored by experienced engineers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in designing and developing backend services and microservices using Go.
• Collaborate with the team to build scalable, high-performance systems.
• Write reusable and efficient code while adhering to best practices.
• Support the creation and optimization of database schemas.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and brainstorming sessions.
• Continuously improve your knowledge of backend engineering and distributed systems.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic experience with backend development or a strong desire to grow in this area.
• Familiarity with programming languages like Go (preferred) or others such as Python, or Javascript
• Understanding of core software engineering concepts such as APIs, databases, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Eagerness to learn and work in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• A passion for building user-centric, scalable systems.

YOUR SOLSTEN EXPERIENCE

At the heart of Solsten is our people. We pride ourselves with the incredible team that makes up the company and are deeply humbled by each one of our employees. We have grown beyond measure and have amassed an incredible team of talented, passionate, and amazing individuals. It is our biggest priority to give all members of Solsten the space and motivation to WANT to journey on this career path with us and continue to be a part of our success. Here are some of the things our current employees appreciate:

• Competitive, location-based salary
• Flexible paid time off (unlimited with a minimum requirement of 25 days off)
• 3 weeks of remote work per year
• Annual Wellness & Experience bonus
• Work equipment: laptop and necessary peripherals
• A people-first culture with a major emphasis on experience
• A company that is invested in you, your ideas, and your growth
• An opportunity to join a quickly scaling startup

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our team is spread out across the world, with hubs in Berlin, and Minneapolis. We believe that having our team close to one another fosters better communication and productivity. This role requires you to be based in Berlin, Germany where you will have an exciting working environment. 

OUR COMMITMENT

Solsten is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, genetics, disability, or age.