Who you are

• We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 5–7+ years of experience to join our Innovation Labs
• 5–7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a track record of building and shipping robust products or prototypes
• Professional experience developing with Ruby on Rails and Vue.js. Strong proficiency in both, or exceptional skill in similar technologies and demonstrable ability to learn the other quickly
• Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping and fast iteration cycles, ideally within labs, research, or startup environments
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks, LLMs, or vector databases is highly desirable
• Strong collaborator with the ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly interactive settings
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills; an insatiable curiosity for emerging tech and new ways of working
• Ability to shift fluidly from abstract ideation to hands-on implementation
• Excellent communication skills, with clear, concise documentation and constructive feedback in team settings

What the job involves

• In this pivotal role, you’ll work hand-in-hand with the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and a tight-knit team to rapidly prototype, validate, and iterate on new ideas for the future of content management
• This team operates separately from the main product squads, running at a high velocity to unlock new possibilities for our CMS and beyond
• Frequent travel is expected for in-person Concept Workshops, where collaboration sparks new rounds of prototyping that may ultimately shape the Storyblok product ecosystem
• Design, architect, and implement high-quality prototypes and proof-of-concepts that test and demonstrate innovative features and ideas, using the best-fit technology for each challenge
• Deeply engage with Storyblok’s core tech stack—Ruby on Rails (backend) and Vue.js (frontend)—to accelerate learning and leverage existing capabilities. Equivalent in other technologies (Rust, Python, React.js) would also be applicable
• Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies—LLMs, vector databases, generative AI, or novel developer tools—proactively evaluating and applying them within the headless CMS space to bring value to customers faster
• Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and other team members in high-energy workshops to brainstorm, frame, and prioritize experimental projects, progressing rapidly from concept to demonstrable MVP
• Translate abstract ideas and business needs into tangible, working solutions that can be handed off for long-term productization when validated
• Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions, offering strategic input on experimentation processes and technical direction
• Document your process, assumptions, and learnings to support knowledge sharing and future development
• Embrace short development cycles, high autonomy, and the creative ambiguity inherent in true innovation work
• Travel regularly (approx. every 6–8 weeks) for team workshops and offsites that launch new waves of experimentation

Benefits

• 💪 Flexible Work Environment
• 🌍 Remote Workforce
• 🌴 25 days of vacation
• 📯 Everyone has a voice
• 🍭 Diverse Team
• ✈️ Annual Team Meetup
• 📚 Education and Development Opportunities
• 💻 High-quality, cutting-edge, equipment
• 🏢 Shared offices worldwide
• 💡 Code of Conduct which supports our values
• 💰 Annual Discretionary Bonus