Software Engineer - Backend
Kalipso
Software Engineer - Backend
Join a Seed-Stage AI Startup Transforming Legal Compliance
About Kalipso
Join a seed-stage AI startup working with Europe's biggest FinTechs and banks to revolutionize regulatory compliance. We're building AI-powered tools to make regulatory compliance simple, transparent, and reliable for enterprises. Founded by ex-lawyers who were tired of working like in the 70s, and a top-tier ex-Klarna AI engineer who built one of the world's most advanced AI strategies.
Our platform is built on European standards, with a strong focus on trust, data security, and a deep understanding of legal complexity. We're transforming legal and regulatory compliance from boring to empowering, and are backed by fantastic investors who are propelling us to the top of the market.
The Role
As a Backend Software Engineer at Kalipso, you'll join our small, high-delivery team focusing on your main area: backend, frontend, full stack, or data and AI. You'll build the core systems that major financial institutions depend on to accelerate their business and save millions a year.
What you will be doing:
Build core features in your specialty - backend systems, intuitive frontends, data pipelines, or advanced AI
We believe that every employee deserves to understand the problem first hand, hence, you will get the opportunity to meet our clients and build what they truly want
Design and implement systems that handle sensitive confidential documents at scale
Collaborate closely with founders and our tight-knit engineering team
Write clean, maintainable code that meets the highest security and compliance standards
Shape product direction based on real customer feedback
Who you are
Proficient in Python, TypeScript, Go, or similar modern languages
Comfortable working with APIs, databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Bonus if you have experience with AI/ML, legal tech, or financial services
Ideally have at least 2 years of experience, or can demonstrate strong skills in your area
- But most importantly, you are someone who:
Gets stuff done and understands that building transformative compliance tech requires dedication and hard work
Proactively solves the most critical problems facing our banking clients
Thrives in a fast-paced environment where you're building solutions that didn't exist before
Takes ownership and drives results in a small team setting
What's in it for you
Join at seed stage with direct access to founders and major influence on company direction
Career development opportunities in a rapidly evolving fintech/AI environment
Have a voice in shaping the product and strategy
Be part of a small, high-delivery team where your ideas are valued and implemented quickly
Competitive salary complemented with meaningful equity in a company solving real problems
Flexible hybrid work setup with offices in Stockholm and Barcelona
Join us and let's build something that matters.
- Department
- Engineering
- Locations
- Barcelona, Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Software Engineer - Backend
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