Careers at Underleau
Every line of code, vector algorithm, and pixel we build serves a clear mission: helping writers, learners, researchers, and thinkers work in deep focus and achieve more with the help of our tools than they would have otherwise.
Our Values ● Nos Valeurs ● Nuestros Valores ● Unsere Werte ● Nostri Valori ● 我們的價值觀
Every product, engineering, and design decision begins with the end user. Technology should serve people, respect their privacy, and give them control over their work.
We take pride in the quality of everything we create. From high-performance vector canvas rendering to thoughtful typography and focus-first design.
We take direct responsibility, think long-term, and empower every person at Underleau to solve big problems with deep autonomy and ownership.
We treat colleagues, users, and community members with genuine warmth, patience, and empathy. High standards mean nothing without kindness.
We move quickly by eliminating noise and concentrating on what matters. We value clear writing, deep work blocks, and momentum over meetings.
We ask questions, listen closely, and continuously refine our knowledge. Great ideas come from intellectual honesty and a passion for learning.
Life at Underleau
A sneak peek at your daily life at Underleau.
German Precision & Uncompromising Standards
We are proud to be a German company rooted in engineering precision, reliability, and world-class data privacy standards. We take pride in building durable, robust software that users can depend on for years.
Solid engineering, zero shortcuts.
100% English-Friendly & Globally Welcoming
You don&apo;t need to speak German to feel right at home here. All of our codebases, internal documentation, team discussions, and product reviews happen in English. We welcome talented craftspeople from every corner of the world.
No language barriers, just great teamwork.
We Are AI-Forward, Not Luddites
We believe deeply in the immense productivity boost AI brings to every writing, research, and coding workflow. Rather than resisting change, we build AI-augmented tools that supercharge human intellect and creativity.
Augmenting human intellect, not replacing it.
Comprehensive Benefits & Thoughtful Support
We take care of all the nice-to-haves so you can do your best work without stress. Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance, top-tier hardware, home office allowances, unlimited learning budgets, and flexible PTO for true rest.
All the little details that make work feel like home.
Open Positions
Role Description
Help build and maintain our Tauri 2 desktop shell, optimizing std::fs storage adapters and ensuring local file system performance.
Candidate Profile
- ★3+ years writing safe, production-grade Rust
- ★Experience with Tauri, Wry, or webview embedding
- ★A deep appreciation for local-first software and standard document streams
- ★Ability to work independently from a remote workspace
Role Description
Work on extending our Meta Lexical rich text editor nodes, crafting beautiful distractions-free writing components, and polishing CSS transitions.
Candidate Profile
- ★Expert knowledge of React 19, CSS transitions, and SVG animation
- ★Prior experience writing editor nodes or working with Lexical/ProseMirror/Draft.js
- ★Eye for minimalist, typography-focused design (no feature bloat)
- ★Strong communication skills
Just do it!
Even if you feel like you do not exactly fit a role, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. Luck so often rewards the bold.