Senior Backend API Engineer | Rust & Python (m/f/d) | Legal AI Tech Start-up

Xayn AG, an innovative AI startup born from research at Oxford University and Imperial College London, is seeking a Senior Backend API Engineer to join their mission of developing Europe's first sovereign Legal AI solution, Noxtua. The company, founded in 2017, has secured €19.5M in funding and maintains a strong academic focus with 30% PhDs in their workforce.

As a Senior Backend API Engineer, you'll be integral to developing privacy-first Legal AI solutions, working with cutting-edge technologies including Rust and Python. You'll join a technical team of around 10 individuals, either working remotely or from the Berlin office, focusing on building scalable, high-performance backend services and implementing AI-driven features.

The role demands expertise in Rust and Python development, with a focus on API development, system architecture, and security practices. You'll work closely with AI researchers and engineers to optimize system performance and implement advanced features. The position offers flexible working hours, remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Xayn's Noxtua platform helps lawyers analyze and draft legal documents while ensuring compliance with EU standards and professional secrecy requirements. The company's commitment to data protection and security, combined with its specialized AI models trained through the Legal AI Alliance, makes this an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about legal tech and AI development.

Working under Simon, the Tech Team lead with 15+ years of software development experience, you'll contribute to solving real-life problems through product-driven development. The role offers a unique combination of technical challenges, innovative AI applications, and the opportunity to shape the future of legal technology in Europe.