Senior Software Engineer – Node/TypeScript | Europe (Remote)

n8n is a low-code platform for workflow automation and AI app integration, designed for technical users. It simplifies connecting to any app or API and enables the incorporation of AI into business processes. n8n is Source Code Available and has a passionate and engaged community of builders!

We were founded end of 2019 and currently:

‍ ‍ We’re a diverse team of +65 talented people

 Our annual recurring revenue is growing 3x year-over-year

⭐️ With +48k GitHub stars, we are in the top 0.0001% most popular projects on Github

We now count a total of $20m in funding: we were Sequoia’s first seed investment in Germany, and most recently secured a Series A extension (February 2024)

As a Senior Software Engineer for the PayDay team at n8n, you will focus on building out n8n for larger teams, namely the “Enterprise” use case and the paid features those users need. Features the team owns are for example advanced permissions, part of the core execution logic of our workflow and the log streaming feature. You will:

• Work mainly on the backend but happy to jump on frontend tasks when needed
• Support the test-driven development of the software stack (e.g. code reviews, unit tests, CI) and documentation
• Work closely with the engineering team, and cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and developer advocates, along with the founder and senior management to help drive further growth of the company
• We are trying to build a product that our community love. That starts internally. Being excited to push our product / company to the next level is an essential part of any role at n8n.

• Proven experience building and scaling backend systems in Node.js, ideally for complex or high-traffic applications
• Strong understanding of TypeScript or JavaScript
• Experience building robust RESTful APIs
• Relational database design and SQL programming skills (SQLite, PostgreSQL)
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, Cypress, etc
• You’re curious and you love learning new stuff
• You believe in continuous learning, value feedback, and enjoy working with others to create a positive team environment
• Bonus points for:
  • Experience with cloud computing (Docker, Kubernetes) and an understanding of compilers/parsers
  • Experience building microservices
  • Experience with front-end frameworks such as Vue.js or React
  • Interest in open source

We value diverse experiences and skills and recognise that there are many ways to meet the qualifications.
If you’re excited about building impactful technology for a global community, please consider applying even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement.

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.

*Our company language is English.

You care about diversity and inclusion? We do too! Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n.*

 Competitive compensation
 Ownership: Our core value is to “empower others”, and we give you a slice of n8n in the form of equity.
️ Work/life balance: We work hard, but make sure everyone can properly recharge their batteries with 30 days holiday, plus public holidays wherever you are.
 Career growth: We are looking to hire ‘rising stars’, who can grow with the company into more senior roles. We give you €1k a year to spend on courses, books, events and coaching, to support you in developing your career.
 A passionate team: We love our product, and we have regular office hackathons to see who can build the coolest thing with it!
 Remote-first: Our team works remote from anywhere within Europe but we have regular off-sites to help build team bonds and alignment.
 Transparency: We all know what everyone’s working on, how’s the company doing — the whole shebang.
 Giving back: We’re big fans of open source, and you’ll get $100 per month to support projects you care about.
 Ambitious but kind culture where people love to work – our eNPS for 2023 is 100!