Forward Deployed Engineer (m/f/d)

Buena's Mission

Buena makes real estate as simple and transparent as buying an ETF. Whether it's finding, buying, or financing an apartment. We do this by acquiring property managers across Germany and turning them into technology companies. Throughout the past 2 years we have become Germany's third-largest property manager with less than 25 full-time team members at our HQ.

The Forward Deployed Engineering Role

We’re hiring a Forward Deployed Engineer to help us rebuild an industry stuck in the early 2000s. Property managers across Germany still run on outdated desktop software with clunky workflows and zero automation. You’ll work directly with real users to implement, adapt and improve Buena in live operational environments. You’ll spend time deeply understanding on-the-ground workflows, migrating data, building automations, solving integration challenges, and translating operational pain into scalable product improvements. You’ll work closely with founders and product, acting as the bridge between real-world complexity and robust software systems.

Do not apply if

1. You're looking for a regular job. This is for company builders.

2. You don't want to work from our office in Berlin.

3. You're looking for a large team with established processes.

What we're looking for

• Founder-type talent, matching our intensity and obsessed with solving real problems.

• Proven experience working directly with users or customers to solve complex operational problems.

• Strong ability to operate independently and turn ambiguity into structured solutions.

• Strong product intuition combined with solid engineering fundamentals in modern web technologies (e.g. TypeScript, React, Node).

• Clear thinking around system design, user flows and long-term product architecture.

What you'll do

• Work directly with users to deploy and adapt Buena to real operational workflows.

• Build custom automations, data migrations and integrations where needed.

• Prototype solutions quickly and turn validated approaches into scalable product improvements.

• Work directly with founders, product and design to turn complex real-world operations into robust, scalable software.

What you'll get

• Handpicked highly talented team members.

• Top-tier compensation, including virtual stock options.

• Housing allowance of up to €500/month (if residing near HQ).

• Learning budget of €1.200/year.

• Daily breakfast & specialty coffee plus a €110 monthly lunch budget.

Your Application Process

1. These steps usually take 7 days depending on your speed and diligence.

2. Fill out a brief questionnaire to cover the basics.

3. Get to know call with Till, our Head of Product.

4. Case Study to demonstrate your technical approach.

5. Present the Case Study on-site to Till and Alex, your future colleague.

6. Behavioral Interview with Jan, our Co-Founder & COO.

7. Paid work trial to collaborate on a real problem.

8. Offer & Contract.