AI Payroll Engineer & Compliance Analyst (m/f/d) - AI Native Payroll Platform (Remote Germany)

AI Payroll Engineer & Compliance Analyst (m/f/d)

Remote (Germany | Berlin preferred) | AI-Native Payroll API PlatformCompensation: up to ~€150k + equity (flexible depending on specialization)full-time preferred, although contract considered

We are a modern, AI-native payroll API platform on a mission to simplify and automate global payroll. Our platform integrates seamlessly with your systems, while our AI-driven compliance engine keeps pace with rapidly changing regulations — allowing companies to scale internationally without scaling payroll headaches.

Founded by payroll and fintech veterans, we are building a unique technology that combines gross-to-net and tax filing engines, computational graph technology, and real-time AI agents that monitor and adjust for tax law changes across jurisdictions

What You’ll Do

• Lead compliance and engineering efforts to ensure our payroll platform aligns with German payroll standards and ITSG audits.
• Translate regulatory requirements into clear product and engineering specifications.
• Work closely with distributed engineering teams (Germany, Poland, UK, Dubai, US) to deliver high-quality, compliant software.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert (SME) for German payroll compliance, guiding both internal teams and customers.
• Contribute to shaping product features, compliance frameworks, and engineering processes.

Must-Have Requirements

• Native-level (C2) German and professional English.
• Proven experience with German payroll compliance (e.g., ITSG audits, tax filings, regulatory frameworks).
• Prior roles as Compliance Analyst, Product Compliance Expert, or Payroll SME in German payroll software.
• Experience collaborating with remote engineering teams.
• Familiarity with GitHub, JIRA, Confluence, Agile methods.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in SaaS payroll or HR tech companies (e.g., Personio, Deel, Rippling, SDWorks).
• Background in payroll operations before moving into compliance/product roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex regulatory contexts.

Culture & Soft Skills We Value

• Ownership mentality, initiative beyond assigned tasks.
• Integrity and authenticity — thinking through problems matters more than quick “look-ups.”
• Strong customer-first mindset and professional communication.
• Flexibility for startup pace — occasional extended hours when needed.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and resilient under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to €150k + equity (stock options) for full-time roles.
• Remote-first setup (Berlin preferred) with co-working support & hardware budget.
• Contractor or permanent employment possible.
• Significant personal growth: shape a unique global payroll platform with visible investor and customer excitement.
• Compact, high-caliber team where your impact is immediate.

Hiring Process

1. Single interview (45–60 min) with both co-founders (Siddharth Ram & Kumar Ramanathan) + one technical team member.
2. Reference checks.
3. Offer.

If you’re a German payroll compliance expert with engineering acumen looking to shape the future of global payroll, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of building something that doesn't exist - yet....