Full-Stack Software Engineer / Backend & Frontend - Bootstrapped SaaS Startup (m/w/d) remote in EU

About DatAds

DatAds is redefining how marketing and creative teams build winning ads. Our SaaS platform bridges the gap between performance marketers and creative teams by delivering visual ad insights, automated analytics, and AI-powered creative recommendations. The result: faster workflows, smarter decisions, and more high-performing ads – across Meta, TikTok, and YouTube.

We're growing fast, with double-digit month-over-month expansion. Our customers include some of the most innovative eCommerce brands, lead generation companies, and performance marketing agencies across the DACH region – and increasingly, across Europe. Brands like yfood, Greator, Perspective, and Holy trust DatAds to power their creative strategy.

Role Overview

We're looking for a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our bootstrapped SaaS startup. You'll have end-to-end system ownership – from design to deployment to tech support – and your ideas will directly shape our product.

Key Responsibilities

• Feature development and extension across product lines (analytics, inspiration, AI)
• Build and maintain integrations to ad-platforms like Taboola, Pinterest, or Snapchat
• Implement AI recommendation systems
• Extend static AI workflows to dynamic AI agents
• Communicate with the internal Customer Success team when bugs or technical questions arise
• Own entire technology solutions from system design to deployment to operational excellence

Backend Requirements

• PostgreSQL / SQL
• REST APIs
• Node.js + Express.js + TypeScript (ideally)
• Cloud experience (Azure preferred)
• Docker & serverless containers (Azure Container Apps, Cloud Run)
• Event-driven architectures and queue-based background jobs

Frontend Requirements

• Nuxt.js / Vue.js or Next.js / React
• TailwindCSS
• Ability to implement clean UI components using modern CSS frameworks

Core Competencies

• End-to-end ownership mentality
• Experience designing, implementing, testing, deploying and maintaining features from start to finish

Why Join DatAds?

• Learn from Experience: Work directly with Daniel (CTO), who brings a Master's in Machine Learning and 2 years as Senior Software Engineer in AI infrastructure at HubSpot. Access mentorship that accelerates your growth.
• Ownership & Impact: High responsibility for your projects with a steep learning curve. Your code will directly impact how marketing teams worldwide create better ads.
• Startup Flexibility: Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements. Fast communication, flat hierarchies, and a motivated founding team.
• Professional Growth: Be part of building something from the ground up. The experience and network you'll build will be invaluable for your career.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary with growth opportunities.