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Software Engineer (w/m/d) - TV

smartclip Europe GmbH

Berlin, Cologne

7.4.2026

We use AI to accelerate – not to replace thinking.
We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.
Fast where it makes sense. Careful where it matters.

Tasks

Take JavaScript beyond the browser – run it on Smart TVs, HbbTV, CTV, and DVB devices.
Join a guild of JS veterans building frameworks and SDKs that run everywhere – Web, Mobile, TV.
Embrace responsibility: automated tests are as important as conquering the final boss.

Develop and optimize frameworks & SDKs for a wide range of devices
Write tests tougher than Dark Souls to ensure your solutions stay rock-solid
Hunt bugs in the wild: what works in the lab must survive all endgame challenges (TV manufacturers included)
Dive deep into HbbTV/CTV/DVB protocol worlds – yes, there are Easter eggs

Requirements

Bring at least 3 years of software engineering experience.
Master VanillaJS (including Prototypes, ES3–ES5).
Excel with TypeScript + Node.js.
Use testing frameworks like Mocha, Supertest, Puppeteer, or Playwright.
Work confidently with Git.

Bonus XP:
Smart TV / HbbTV / CTV / DVB experience
Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
Grafana, Graylog, Apache Spark

Team

Ownership over tickets: You’re trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks. No unnecessary bureaucracy, no micromanagement – we rely on you to take things forward.
Build > Talk: We test what works – not what sounds good. Fail fast, learn faster.
High standards, low ego: We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Direct feedback, honest collaboration, no drama.
Stay sharp: Hackathons, conferences, community – we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge.
And yes – the fundamentals are covered too: 30 days of vacation + Dec 24 & 31 off, Smart Fridays (4 days week possible), mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad), sports & health offerings, mental health support, corporate benefits, RTL+ access, and more.

Application Process

A quick intro call with Sarah (Head of Talent Acquisition @smartclip)
Video call with your future manager and a teammate – real talk, no script
Meet us in Berlin: hands-on case study, coding challenge (pair programming), or a role play – depending on the role
Prompt, honest feedback from Sarah – no ghosting, we promise

Relevant Skills

SDKJavaScriptDVBSoftware PrototypingMochaApache SparkDockerGrafanaNode.jsGraylog

Required Languages

English (Fluent)German (Fluent)

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

An “honour system-based” approach to working hours: You can determine your own work start and end times, as well as the time you take breaks, between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on workdays (Monday to Friday).

Free choice of work equipment

Tools & Equipment: We provide you with State-of-the-art equipment. Whether you prefer Mac, Linux, or any specific tool, you’ll have access to top-of-the-line equipment and state-of-the-art tools and programs.

30+ vacation days

30+ holidays: In addition, the 24th and 31st of December are considered non-working days at smartclip, no holidays need to be taken for these days.

Part-Time

“Smart Fridays”: Our latest four-day workweek option – we understand the value of flexibility.

Professional Development

Continuous Development: Investing in your growth is a priority for us. We offer diverse training opportunities through Udacity, Coursera, hackathons, conferences, and personal and professional coaching & training

Job ticket

We offer contributions towards the Deutschland-Ticket.

Job bicycle

We offer contributions towards JobRad.

Events

Team events: When we party, we party hard! We celebrate whenever we can. We host parties after work, as well as Christmas parties and summer parties.

Pension Plan

Company pension scheme: In order to optimise your private pension provision, there are various subsidies and grants in place so that you can get the most out of your money.

Employee Discounts

Employee discounts: As part of RTL Deutschland, we can participate in the broad range of employee benefits. Numerous products and services of well-known providers are offered at special rates. There are offers in a variety of categories from sports, fashion, technology to travel and media. And we offer a free RTL+ premium subscription.

Accessibility

Accessible workplaces.

Well-Connected by Public Transport

Easily accessible by public transport: Our modern offices in Hamburg, Berlin, Cologne, etc. are all centrally located in the hearts of the cities.

Health Program

Health measures: smartclip encourages employees to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness. Employees will be reimbursed up to a certain amount for individual memberships at fitness centres. Additionally, we offer various digital fitness courses, as well as sport events like running challenges and team relays.

Free beverages

Of course we offer free drinks.

Additional Benefits

Our Approach: We are driven by exciting projects that enable freedom for personal design and development opportunities. We pride ourselves on leveraging the latest technologies to stay ahead, including Node.js, C++, Java, Scala, Python, SQL, TypeScript, JavaScript, React, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Google Cloud, and many more.

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (f/m/d) - React, Node.js