About the role
Build and deliver the next generation of privacy-first analytics capabilities — from rapid prototypes and AI-powered insights to scalable product innovations embedded directly into Matomo’s core platform.
Own end-to-end innovation development within a small, autonomous team, working closely with the CTO and senior engineers to turn high-impact concepts into practical, production-ready solutions.
About Innocraft & Matomo
Matomo is an open-source analytics platform trusted by enterprises, public institutions, and governments requiring full data ownership. We are expanding our European engineering team and looking for a Full Stack Engineer who wants to help shape and validate the future direction of Matomo’s product offering through innovation-focused product development.
Why This Role
Own end-to-end innovation work — from concept and prototyping through deployment and integration into Matomo’s core platform
Help shape privacy-first, open-source analytics products used by organisations across 190+ countries
Join a profitable, self-funded company with double-digit growth for 5+ years and a steadily expanding global team
100% remote within Germany, with flexible working hours and strong support for work-life balance
Work in a high-calibre innovation team using AI-powered development tools to accelerate experimentation, delivery, and impact
What You Will Own
Innovation Engineering & Product Development
Design, prototype, and deliver new features across backend (PHP) and frontend (JavaScript) that extend Matomo’s capabilities
Work across additional technologies where needed, including Python and Node.js
Rapidly explore and validate new product ideas — including but not limited to AI-powered insights and analytics features
Identify and develop innovation opportunities across analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience
End-to-End Ownership & Delivery
Own ideas end-to-end, from concept through deployment
Balance speed and quality while avoiding unnecessary over-engineering
Operate effectively in a small, autonomous team with minimal oversight
Proactively identify and resolve blockers to progress, escalating appropriately when support is needed
Product Impact & Technical Excellence
Think beyond code — considering usability, scalability, security, and long-term product value
Write automated tests, review code, and produce clear technical documentation
Maintain awareness of security vulnerabilities and ensure secure implementation practices
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and product trends to bring fresh perspectives into Matomo
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
Collaborate directly with Matomo’s co-founders and senior engineers using Slack, Jira, and Confluence
Share concepts, prototypes, and learnings to spread innovation practices across the company
Communicate ideas, rationale, and technical trade-offs clearly within a fully remote, global environment
What You Bring
Requierments
3-5 years experience with backend development in PHP or Python, databases, and frontend development in JavaScript
Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end — from concept through prototyping to production
Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to innovation and new technologies
Ability to work autonomously in a small, fast-moving team while managing priorities independently
A product-oriented mindset, translating user needs and strategic goals into practical, impactful solutions
Comfortable balancing rapid delivery with sustainable engineering quality
Understanding of security vulnerabilities and how to avoid them
Experience writing automated tests, reviewing code, and producing technical documentation
Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain ideas, rationale, and trade-offs
Comfortable working in a fully remote, global, and agile environment
Strong signals
Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualisation, or AI/ML integrations
Background contributing to or building on open-source projects
Familiarity with UX principles and/or data-driven product design
Prior experience in innovation, R&D, or product prototyping environments
German language proficiency
Experience using AI-powered tools and practices to accelerate experimentation, development, and quality
Benefits
100% remote role (Must be based in Germany)
30 days paid holiday + national public holidays
Remote office budget + home equipment supplied
Health insurance, mental health support and a volunteering day
Annual learning budget
Location
100% remote — Germany only.
Hiring Process
Application → Screening email → Online aptitude test → People & Culture interview → Technical skills interview → Take-home exercise → Final technical interview
Diversity and Inclusion
InnoCraft (trading as Matomo) values what makes you unique. We’re an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, because diverse perspectives help us build better products.
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