Backend Software Engineer (Python / C#)

About Us

Manukai stands for Manu _facturing and Kai _zen, a Japanese methodology of continuous improvement that translates to “change for better.” In ancient Greek, Kai _ros means “the opportune moment.”

We are a spin-off from ETH Zürich , aiming to bridge the gap between metal part design and machining. Our AI-powered technology empowers manufacturers to prioritize their clients’ needs and deliver high-quality products to the market. Our primary focus is making an immediate impact, with client satisfaction as our utmost priority.

The Role

You will design, develop, and continuously improve Manukai’s solution. You will be responsible for driving the development of our backend and implementing system integrations. Working closely with the CTO and the engineering team, you will help build highly reliable, scalable, and maintainable products. In this role, you will also troubleshoot and optimize data flows between services.

As an early hire at Manukai, you will become a key member of our startup and play an active role in shaping both our product and our company through your proactive contribution of new ideas.

About You

You are a team player with a strong interest in technical challenges. You value short decision-making processes and are capable of independently bringing ideas to life. You actively contribute your perspective in team discussions on architecture, design, and code reviews. You are enthusiastic about your work and help remove obstacles for yourself and others. You thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving needs and requirements. You are eligible to work in Switzerland.

Tasks

• Develop and maintain the backbone of Manukai’s software stack (primarily Python)
• Implement and monitor system integrations (primarily C#)
• Automate and optimize processes and workflows
• Deep dive into problems to design efficient solutions
• Maintain high software quality and sustainable development practices; review code from other team members and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., testability, efficiency, and style)
• Document architecture and integration processes

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Benefits

At Manukai, we work on real problems with real impact. We combine advanced AI algorithms, human-centered design, and deep respect for craftsmanship in manufacturing. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a sharp team, and a culture that cares — we’d love to meet you.

Manukai stands for Manu _facturing and Kai _zen, a Japanese methodology of continuous improvement that translates to “change for better.” In ancient Greek, Kai _ros means “the opportune moment.”

We are a spin-off from ETH Zürich , aiming to bridge the gap between metal part design and machining. Our AI-powered technology empowers manufacturers to prioritize their clients’ needs and deliver high-quality products to the market. Our primary focus is making an immediate impact, with client satisfaction as our utmost priority.