About Hivemind Technologies
What is Hivemind Technologies?
Hivemind Technologies is a Berlin-based progressive software engineering consultancy founded in 2014. Per the careers page: "We're a Berlin-based progressive software consultancy, focused on building state-of-the-art scalable platforms using functional programming and DevOps paradigms. We believe writing software is an inherently creative craft which requires a nurturing, supportive and collaborative environment."
The consultancy operates two legal entities: Hivemind Technologies AG (Germany, +49 30 800 98 140) and Hivemind Technologies LTD (UK, +44 20 4576 0598). Hivemind is fully independent — owned by its directors with no external investors, meaning "no outside pressure on how we work, who we work with, or what we prioritize." Tech focus areas: Data Engineering, Cloud Native Platforms, AI Systems, and Secure Infrastructure. Industries served: FinTech, Energy, E-Mobility, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Science — "complex, high-stakes industries where systems and technology can't afford to fail."
Tech with a conscience: "We don't do fossil fuels, defense, or surveillance. Our offices are, of course, fully powered by green electricity." Preference is given to women and people of minority groups with equal qualifications.
Where will I work?
Hivemind is 100% remote within EU/EEA/UK (±3h CET timezone overlap). Per the active JD: "100% remote work." The team gathers for an annual onsite in Berlin. The Berlin HQ is on Stubbenkammerstrasse.
What is the Hivemind team like?
The public team page lists 28 named team members with playful titles — Franzi (Layer 8 Specialist), Erik (Nerd Herder), Max (MaxGyver), Tim (Tab Wizard), Norman (Chaos Supervisor), Ignacio (Lambda Guitar Coder), Michael (Tail Recursionist), Via (Scala Via-sionary), Theresa (Pathfinder), and more — reflecting the consultancy's blend of seniority and creative culture.
The culture is "kindness, respect, and collaborative pursuit of knowledge... We are Mentors and Mentees. And most important: We trust our employees." Engineering practices: Continuous refactoring & fast feedback, Functional Programming & XP practices, strong DevOps ownership, "no forced project assignments, no fixed tech stack, freedom to choose better solutions."
Work-Life Balance
Hivemind's working-hours policy is flexible 30-38 hours per week with a 4-day work week possible. Per the active JD: "Flexible working hours (30–38h, 4-day possible)." The about page is explicit: "we don't want anyone to work more than 38 hours a week (maximum) at Hivemind... Everyone is entitled to choose how much they want to work. We see this as a basic right."
Vacation: 30 days vacation plus a Christmas break. Compensation is published transparently: mid-level €75,228.28 / senior €85,257.86 (based on a 38-hour week; part-time adjusted proportionally), with equal pay (no negotiation, no bonuses) and yearly salary increases at or above inflation. Promotion criteria and career paths are public. No overtime.
Perks and Benefits
- Flexible 30-38h/week (4-day work week possible)
- 100% remote within EU/EEA/UK (±3h CET overlap)
- 30 days vacation plus a Christmas break
- No overtime
- Transparent equal pay: mid €75,228.28 / senior €85,257.86 (38h base) — no negotiation, no bonuses; part-time adjusted proportionally
- Yearly salary increases at or above inflation; clear promotion criteria & career paths
- Choice of equipment (Mac/Linux)
- Co-working budget (e.g. WeWork)
- Paid learning & conferences
- Mentoring & feedback culture; internal knowledge sharing
- Annual onsite in Berlin
- Compassionate leave; parental- and family-friendly environment
- Tech-with-a-conscience client selection: no fossil fuels, no defense, no surveillance