DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing…

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DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing…

deepl.com

HQDE

Team Size1568

Open JobsUnknown

Total Funding$413M

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

Founded: 2017 in Cologne, Germany

Core product: Language AI (DeepL Translator, DeepL Write, voice translation)

Latest major raise: $300M led by Index Ventures (May 2024)

Reported valuation: $2.0B post-money (May 2024)

Customers: Over 100,000 businesses

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Machine translation, automated writing assistance, and real-time multilingual communication for enterprises and individuals.

Founded

2017

Industry

Software Development

Funding Track Record

- May 22, 2024

$300,000,000

Reported post-money valuation ~$2.0B

Investor Signal

“Raised a $300M growth round led by Index Ventures with reported participation from institutional investors; earlier-stage support from notable VCs has been referenced.”

Founders

What we do

Join the Team

Senior Salesforce Engineer (AI Enabled)

On-SiteLondon, England, GB

On-Site • London, England, GB

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Meet DeepL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation.

Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw “Jarek” Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures.

Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination.

What Sets Us Apart What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected.

When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture.

What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn,Instagram, and our Blog.

Meet the team behind this journey DeepL is continuing to evolve its Salesforce platform to better support go-to-market operations. This role is a hands-on Salesforce Developer position, focused on building and maintaining reliable solutions across Salesforce and supporting integrations within the GTM systems landscape.

You will work primarily on Salesforce development and configuration, contributing to solutions that improve GTM efficiency and data quality. You will collaborate closely with senior engineers, the Salesforce Manager, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement well-defined designs and follow established platform standards.

What will you be doing at DeepL? DeepL is an AI company. This is not a traditional Salesforce role. We are building an AI-enabled, engineering-led Salesforce platform that underpins our global go-to-market operations. This role is for engineers who don’t just build solutions, but use AI to rethink how solutions are designed, delivered, and scaled.

You Will Be Expected To

Use tools like ChatGPT and Claude Code daily
Accelerate delivery, testing, documentation, and analysis using AI
Challenge existing approaches and introduce new, more efficient ways of working

If you are not actively using AI in your current role, this is not the right position. The role This is a senior IC role with architectural influence.

You Will

Design first, build second
Own delivery end-to-end
Raise the engineering bar across the platform
Introduce scalable patterns across Salesforce and the wider GTM ecosystem

This is a high-accountability role. Output, clarity of thinking, and engineering quality matter more than activity.

Your Responsibilities

Qualities we look for

Salesforce Platform Developer I (minimum)
Strong Apex, LWC, and data modelling capability
Proven experience designing scalable Salesforce solutions
Experience with APIs and integrations

What differentiates you (this is what we actually hire on)

Nice to Have

Quote-to-Cash / subscription billing experience
DevOps tooling (e.g. Gearset, Copado)
Experience in high-growth or compliance-driven environments

What We Offer

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer You are welcome at DeepL for who you are - we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.

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Engineering Standards

Contribute to DevOps, documentation, and delivery standards

Reduce technical debt

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You already use tools like ChatGPT or Claude Code in your daily workflow

You can clearly explain:

How it changes your approach to engineering

You can explain complex systems simply

You can walk through trade-offs clearly

You can defend your decisions

Engineering Thinking

You think in systems, not tickets

You consider scale, failure modes, and maintainability

You design before building

Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

Virtual Shares - An ownership mindset in every role. We believe everyone should share in our success, and that’s why every employee receives Virtual Shares, linking your contribution directly to DeepL’s growth and rewarding you with a stake in our future.

Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner on-boardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.