Applied AI Engineer – AI & Automation
Clera
<h3>About the Role</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">We're a fast-growing, technology-first financial services group building the operating system for the German tax advisory industry. Our platform combines AI-powered automation with deep accounting integrations to help tax firms dramatically improve productivity and service quality for their SME clients.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">As an <strong>Applied AI Engineer</strong> on our AI & Automation team, you'll sit at the heart of this transformation — turning complex, regulated accounting and advisory workflows into scalable, reliable software. You'll work directly with founders and product teams to ship solutions that make a real difference across our network of partner firms.</p><h3>What You'll Do</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Build automation and infrastructure tooling that converts repetitive, manual work into fast and reliable execution.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Translate accounting and tax advisory processes into scalable, AI-powered software.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Integrate systems and data across multiple firms to create a coherent, unified platform.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Collaborate closely with founders, advisors, and product teams to design and ship high-impact features.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Help shape the overall technical architecture for speed, reliability, and scale.</p></li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Required</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">3+ years of experience applying AI in real-world, production contexts — ideally including regulated domains.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong proficiency in <strong>TypeScript</strong> and <strong>Python</strong>.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proven track record building AI-powered automation that accelerates real workflows.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Solid computer science fundamentals with a pragmatic, clean coding style.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Genuine interest in how businesses operate — accounting, finance, and process optimisation.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">German language proficiency.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Domain knowledge in accounting, tax advisory, or financial compliance.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Background from or familiarity with consulting, finance, or legal-tech environments.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>On-site in Berlin, Germany</strong> — office presence is required.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">No visa sponsorship available.</p></li></ul><h3>Compensation & Benefits</h3><p style="min-height:1.5em">Compensation details are not listed for this role. You'll be joining an early-stage, well-backed team with meaningful equity upside and the opportunity to shape a category-defining product from the ground up.</p><p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com">Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>