Senior Software Engineer

About Prewave

Make a Real Difference

At Prewave, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient, transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions, eliminate child labour, reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.

Trusted by Global Industry Leaders

Prewave proudly partners with industry leaders such as BMW, Kärcher, Hilti, PwC, and Porsche. Our supply chain superintelligence helps navigate complex supply chain challenges, ensuring operational integrity and enhancing market leadership.

Your mission

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer at Prewave who will… 

• Perform the scoping, design, development, and deployment of critical software components
• Collaborate closely with our team of data scientists to seamlessly integrate and enhance AI systems within our data processing pipeline
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of our codebase, architectural enhancements, and exploration of new technologies
• Engage with our diverse software architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, batch processing and service-based architecture
• Utilise a wide array of technologies across the stack, including but not limited to Scala, Python, Kubernetes, PubSub, Postgres, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Drive enhancements in the performance and resilience of our software ecosystem to effectively align with business KPIs and meet client SLAs
• Solve challenges inherent to large-scale systems processing vast volumes of data efficiently and effectively

Your profile

Must haves

• 3+ years experience with a JVM-based language such as Java, Scala, or Kotlin, or proficiency in a functional language like Haskell
• Proficiency in functional programming paradigms
• A thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle, relevant tools and standard methodologies
• Experience in software development within a distributed systems context, with a proven track record of delivering robust solutions
• An understanding of data modelling principles and practical experience with Relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Exceptional debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, essential for effective collaboration within a dynamic team environment
• Proficiency in English language skills
• Living in Austria, or being available for occasional office travels

Bonus points for

• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Microsoft Azure
• Experience in coding with Scala
• Familiarity with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or similar technologies
• Experience working in or collaborating closely with AI engineering teams

What we offer you

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We recognise and reward talent. You'll receive a competitive compensation package of minimum EUR 3,175 gross monthly based on collective agreement, the actual compensation being tailored to your qualifications, experience, and the role.
  
  

• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.
  
  

• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life. 

What our employees love:

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.

• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.

• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more to foster a vibrant team spirit.

• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Participate in team sports through our partnership with Eversports, support your mental well-being with guidance from our workplace psychologist, and benefit from health initiatives such as shiatsu sessions, vaccinations and regular health check-ups to prioritise your physical and mental well-being.

• Your device of choice: whether it's Windows, MacOS or Linux, we'll let you choose your preferred operating system.

• Training and Development: We believe in investing in our employee's growth. Besides company-wide German and soft skills training, each team member is encouraged to discuss their professional development ideas with their manager.

Join Prewave and be part of a passionate team committed to building a future where businesses can thrive alongside ethical and sustainable practices and track ESG (environmental, social, and governance) risks in their supply chains. 

About us

We, at Prewave, take pride in encouraging and ensuring a sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chain for all. In our platform, our clients can utilise several tools to understand, analyse and anticipate any risks coming their way. We are using AI technologies to identify and predict these risks. 
 
Our passion for more ethical business practices carried us to be one of top 10 startups in Austria in 2022 by LinkedIn, the best idea spot in 2023, and #7 in best startups list in Austria in 2024 by Trend Magazine. 
 
We are based in Vienna, Austria, and we already have our first office in Paris. We enjoy our work with our team members from all around the world. We are a huge community from more than 35 nationalities already, and counting 
 
If you crave to belong to a fast-moving and diverse environment, we are one click away. Let's start chatting

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