Graduate Software Engineer (d/f/m)
Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
Join our Graduate Software Engineering Program and kickstart your career in one of Europe's growing tech companies. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to build real features that impact 15,000+ customers and their employees. This is your opportunity to grow as an engineer, learn modern software development best practices from experienced engineers, gain knowledge on how to build scalable systems directly via hands-on experience including AI tools and shape the future of HR tech from day one.
This role is based in Munich and follows a hybrid setup with two days per week in the office. It’s offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to start, with the possibility of converting into an unlimited contract upon successful completion of the graduate program.
Please also note that, should you progress in the process, our onsite interview days will take place on 2–3 March 2026, and we’ll ask you to attend in person.
What you'll do
Software Development: You develop, test, and ship high-quality code for features that directly impact our customers, working within an agile team to deliver value iteratively
Learning & Growth: You actively learn new technologies, tools, and best practices through mentorship, pair programming, and hands-on experience across different parts of our tech stack (Kotlin, Spring, k8s, Postgres, gRPC, Kafka, AWS technologies like SQS/SNS, S3, and more)
Collaboration: You work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand requirements, contribute ideas, and deliver solutions that meet user needs
Engineering Mastery: You learn and apply engineering best practices to ensure reliability, scalability, performance and maintainability of our systems
Problem-Solving: You tackle technical challenges with curiosity and creativity, seeking guidance when needed and contributing to technical discussions within your team.
Continuous Improvement: You contribute to team retrospectives and engineering initiatives, helping to improve processes, tools, and ways of working.
What you need to succeed
Education & Experience: You have recently completed (or are about to complete) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with strong academic performance
Learning Mindset: You're eager to learn and grow, embracing feedback and new challenges with curiosity and a positive attitude
Programming Fundamentals: You have programming skills in at least one modern language (such as Kotlin, Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP or similar) and understand core computer science concepts like data structures and algorithms
English Fluency: You are fluent in English (written and spoken), enabling you to communicate effectively with international teams and stakeholders
Collaboration Skills: You work well in teams, communicate your ideas clearly, and are comfortable asking questions and seeking help when needed
Passion for Technology: You're genuinely interested in software engineering and building products that make a real difference to users
Why Personio?
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
At Personio, we value in-person collaboration while also offering flexibility. This role is office-based, with 2 days per week required in your contracted office location. The remaining days can be worked from home or in the office if you prefer. In addition, you’ll have 20 Flex Days per year to work remotely from other locations.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:
Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years
Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day
Receive additional benefits such as subsidy to public transporation or Job Rad, as well as subsidized memberships with Urban Sports Club or EGYM Wellpass
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support (including 24 sessions per year with Oli for yourself and 10 sessions for a significant other), and sabbatical opportunities
We enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a daily catered lunch.
