Staff Backend Engineer - Platform (f/m/d)

STAFF BACKEND ENGINEER – PLATFORM

Join Apaleo and shape the future of hospitality tech

Apaleo is the world’s most open, API-first property management platform powering the next generation of hospitality operations. Its modular, AI-powered infrastructure lets hoteliers customise their tech stack, automate routine work and deliver seamless, personalised guest experiences, powered by best-in-class apps and autonomous AI agents that adapt to every stay.

If you’re driven by the idea of making hospitality smarter, more human and powered by cutting-edge technology, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll join our Platform team as an individual contributor working closely with our Principal Engineer, who leads Platform’s technical direction. Platform owns infrastructure, developer experience and security foundations for the whole engineering org, so this is a high-ownership seat: you’ll take on large, ambiguous, cross-cutting initiatives and drive them from first analysis through to completion, with real autonomy over how you get there.

We don’t run a groomed backlog or sprint planning. We assign a big topic to someone who owns it end to end. If you thrive with structure handed to you, this isn’t the role; if you love spotting the problem worth solving and driving it yourself, you’ll fit right in.

Some of the challenges waiting for you

Where you’ll work from

This role is based in Munich, with hybrid working from our office there. We’re also open to remote within Germany, or remote via an Employer of Record for candidates based outside in the EU/ Europe.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and welcoming workplace. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Your personal data will be handled with the utmost care and in compliance with GDPR and relevant data protection regulations. We celebrate differences and believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation.

Nice to have

Culture and growth

• A diverse and international team: work alongside passionate professionals from over 20 nationalities.

• Growth and development: 360° feedback reviews, a dedicated learning budget and an evolving career framework.

• Autonomy and ownership: we empower you to take responsibility, make decisions and contribute directly in an environment built on trust and transparency.

• Shape the future of hospitality tech: your work drives real impact from day one, at a fast-growing scale-up.

• Competitive and fair compensation, guided by benchmarking data to ensure fairness across all roles and teams.

Perks and lifestyle

• Flexible and remote work options: office, home or hybrid, based on what works for your role and team.

• A fully covered Deutschland Ticket for free public transport across Germany.

• Regular team dinners, company meetups, Oktoberfest celebrations, Christmas parties and other offsite events.

• 30 days of paid holiday to fully disconnect, recharge and return inspired.

• An EGYM Wellpass membership giving access to hundreds of gyms, fitness studios and wellness options.