Applied AI Engineer – AI & Automation

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Clera is a talent-matching platform that replaces traditional job applications by connecting candidates and hiring teams through curated introductions.

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a hands-on engineering role at the heart of a fast-growing, agentic-first tax advisory technology platform targeting the German SME market. You'll join a small, high-calibre AI & Automation team and work directly with founders and product leads to build the infrastructure that transforms how tax advisory firms operate — turning repetitive, manual processes into fast, reliable, AI-powered execution. The platform sits at the intersection of regulated financial services and modern software engineering, giving you real-world exposure to complex domain problems where accuracy and compliance truly matter. This is an on-site role based in Berlin, Germany. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design and build automation and infrastructure tools that eliminate repetitive work across accounting and advisory workflows. - Translate complex accounting, tax, and advisory processes into scalable, AI-powered software solutions. - Integrate systems and data across multiple partner firms to create a coherent, unified platform experience. - Collaborate closely with founders, domain advisors, and product teams to ship high-impact features quickly. - Contribute to shaping the technical architecture — ensuring the stack is built for speed, reliability, and long-term scale. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Must-haves: - 3+ years of experience applying AI in real-world, production contexts — ideally in regulated industries (finance, legal, tax, healthcare, or similar). - Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Python — you're comfortable shipping clean, pragmatic code in both. - Demonstrated experience building AI-powered automation that meaningfully accelerates real work — not just prototypes. - Solid computer science fundamentals and an instinct for clean, maintainable engineering. - Genuine interest in how businesses operate — accounting, finance, and process optimisation excite rather than intimidate you. Nice to have: - German language proficiency (professional or native level) — particularly valuable given the domain and client base. - Familiarity with German tax advisory workflows, DATEV, or similar accounting infrastructure. - Experience at a consulting firm, fintech, or professional-services technology company. LOCATION This role is on-site in Berlin, Germany. Candidates must be available to work from the Berlin office on a regular basis. Visa sponsorship is not available — candidates must have the right to work in Germany.