Blinkist connects people with powerful ideas from leading authors and experts to broaden perspectives, gain knowledge, and spark understanding in all areas of their life, both personal and professional.
Used by over 28 million people worldwide, Blinkist distills the key ideas from the most relevant, impactful books and podcasts. These can be read or listened to in 15-minute summaries, that we call Blinks.Together with Go1, our parent brand, who gives organizations and their employees access to the largest curated e-learning library on the planet, we’re on a mission to reach one billion learners as we unlock positive potential through a love of learning. ✨
About The Role
🚀 Build. Experiment. Disrupt. Make it Happen.At Blinkist, we don’t just write code—we build products people love. Our B2B engineering team is on a mission to redefine how businesses access knowledge, and we need a full-stack product freak who’s obsessed with shipping fast, iterating relentlessly, and making an impact.If you thrive in TypeScript, Vue.js, Node.js, and have a basic foundation in Ruby on Rails, have strong product instincts, and love solving real user problems, keep reading.Check out the hiring process for this position here: https://jobs.blinkist.com/l2r
Who We Are
Our B2B squad blends innovation with reliability—driven by product visionaries and stability-focused engineers.
- Frontend Engineer & Product Innovator – Visionary thinker, builds fast and loves AI-driven solutions.
- Frontend Developer & UX Enthusiast - Right-hand innovator, creative problem-solver, focused on user experience.
- Backend Engineer & Systems Architect - Makes sure everything doesn’t collapse in chaos.
- Backend Developer & Infrastructure Strategist - Focused on long-term stability and performance.
- Mid-Level Backend Engineer (Reliable & Pragmatic) - Ensures smooth, stable operations.
Now, we need a mid-level full-stack engineer who thrives in product-first innovation and has a "make it happen" attitude to build, experiment, and break things (responsibly).
Who You Are
- You thrive on ownership and speed. When you see an opportunity, you take action and deliver results.
- You thrive in chaos. Startups move fast, and you don’t need rigid processes to build great things.
- You love shipping user-facing features. You deeply care about what customers see and how they interact with your work.
- You question what drives impact—enhancing the product, refining the code, and elevating the user experience—without sweating the small stuff.
- You turn ideas into action. Because execution is what drives real change.
What You'll Do
- Build and ship impactful B2B product features using Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, Vue.js, and Node.js.
- Work closely with product, design, and other engineers to craft seamless, high-impact experiences.
- Own your work—experiment, iterate, and push boundaries.
- Balance fast innovation with long-term stability—move quickly, but don’t burn the house down.
- Help shape thefuture of Blinkist’s B2B product with your unique insights and ideas.
What You Need To Have
- 3+ years of production-grade experience in full-stack web development.
- Strong TypeScript/JavaScriptskills and experience with modern frontend frameworks—this is a must-have.
- A basic foundation in Ruby on Rails—you don’t need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable working with it.
- A product-first mindset. You care more about impact than just code quality.
- A bias for action. You don’t wait for perfect conditions—you build, ship, and iterate.
- Proficiency in English (and ideally, you're in Berlin).
Why Join Us?
- You’ll build, not just maintain.
- You’ll have the freedom to experiment (and sometimes break things).
- Your work will directly shape the future of Blinkist’s B2B platform.
- No bureaucratic nonsense—just product-driven, high-impact work.
If you’re obsessed with product innovation, love solving real user problems, and want to build something that actually matters—we'd love to hear from you!At Blinkist, our unique culture of empowerment, mutual respect, and transparency has always been our defining characteristic. We support each other and carve out opportunities for every individual to develop and grow. We strongly believe that diversity powers innovation, thus we celebrate and support our differences, providing equal opportunities for employment and career growth.
We embrace a flexible, remote-friendly way of working that supports different needs and lifestyles.
These are some of our most valued benefits:
- 30 PTO days + Wellbeing days + Learning days
- Flexible approach to work
- Monthly work-from-home or transport reimbursement
- One time work from home office set up budget
- Employee Stock Option Plan
- Unlimited access to the Go1 Learning Hub and Blinkist app
- Professional development fund
- Volunteer leave to give back to the community
- Family planning & parental leave, plus support for parents returning to work
- Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program
If you choose to join our team in Berlin, you'll have access to our modern office space in Neukölln and enjoy healthy plant-based meals prepared fresh every day by our very own chef. 🥑
Apply Now
If we’ve captured your interest and you want to take part in changing the world through the power of ideas – apply now and tell us what got you excited about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you! ☀️🔎 Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalised folks tend to only apply when they check every box. If you think you have what it takes, even if you don't meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch.
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