Location: Berlin or Köln (50 % Remote possible)
We use AI to accelerate – not to replace thinking.
We design the system, steer the output, and take responsibility for what we ship.
Fast where it makes sense. Careful where it matters.
Your Mission
Take JavaScript beyond the browser – run it on Smart TVs, HbbTV, CTV, and DVB devices.
Join a guild of JS veterans building frameworks and SDKs that run everywhere – Web, Mobile, TV.
Embrace responsibility: automated tests are as important as conquering the final boss.
Develop and optimize frameworks & SDKs for a wide range of devices
Write tests tougher than Dark Souls to ensure your solutions stay rock-solid
Hunt bugs in the wild: what works in the lab must survive all endgame challenges (TV manufacturers included)
Dive deep into HbbTV/CTV/DVB protocol worlds – yes, there are Easter eggs
Your Skills
Bring at least 3 years of software engineering experience.
Master VanillaJS (including Prototypes, ES3–ES5).
Excel with TypeScript + Node.js.
Use testing frameworks like Mocha, Supertest, Puppeteer, or Playwright.
Work confidently with Git.
Bonus XP:
Smart TV / HbbTV / CTV / DVB experience
Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
Grafana, Graylog, Apache Spark
Why you’ll love working with us
Ownership over tickets: You’re trusted with real responsibility, not just tasks. No unnecessary bureaucracy, no micromanagement – we rely on you to take things forward.
Build > Talk: We test what works – not what sounds good. Fail fast, learn faster.
High standards, low ego: We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Direct feedback, honest collaboration, no drama.
Stay sharp: Hackathons, conferences, community – we invest in your growth and keep you at the cutting edge.
And yes – the fundamentals are covered too: 30 days of vacation + Dec 24 & 31 off, Smart Fridays (4 days week possible), mobility (Germany ticket & JobRad), sports & health offerings, mental health support, corporate benefits, RTL+ access, and more.
Your CV is just the starting point.
What matters more to us than your resume: a portfolio, a side project, a demo repo – anything that shows you don’t just talk about code, you ship it. Production-ready. Thought through. Done.
smartclip is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other diverse characteristics.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of software engineering experience
- Master VanillaJS (including Prototypes, ES3-ES5)
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- Experience with testing frameworks (Mocha, Supertest, Puppeteer, Playwright)
- Proficient with Git
- Smart TV / HbbTV / CTV / DVB experience
- Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
- Grafana, Graylog, Apache Spark
What We Do
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 165,000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.
