Launched in 2012, Powtoon is a leading visual communication platform that empowers anyone to create engaging animated videos and presentations. We transform how businesses communicate by making professional-quality video creation accessible to everyone. Today, over 30 million people worldwide – including 96% of Fortune 500 companies – use Powtoon to captivate audiences and tell stories in a powerful way. Our mission is to turn everyday communications into visual experiences that get people to care, connect, and act.
At our Tel Aviv headquarters, you’ll find a fast-paced R&D culture that thrives on innovation.
We work in short, agile sprints with continuous integration pipelines, adopting the latest tech and aiming for continuous deployment. Now we’re taking our innovation further by infusing generative AI into both our product and our development process, and we want your expertise to accelerate this charge.
Role Overview
Powtoon’s software engineering team in Tel Aviv is looking for an experienced AI Native- Senior Full Stack Developer who can drive both our product development and the integration of cutting-edge AI tooling into our workflow. In this role, you'll work across the stack on our core web application – developing sleek front-end features in React/TypeScript and robust back-end services in Python/Django. You will play a key role in designing new features and scaling a platform that serves millions of users.
Beyond building features, you will be a champion of AI-driven development. We’re seeking someone with a passion for modern developer tools and AI – from using generative AI for code and test generation to implementing intelligent automation in our CI/CD pipeline. You’ll help adapt Powtoon’s architecture and engineering practices to make the most of tools like GitHub Copilot, codex, cursor, v0 and custom LLMs, infusing the team with modern AI-powered coding practices. Software development is evolving rapidly with AI, and in this position you will keep us at the forefront of this evolution.
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Tel Aviv, Israel (with some hybrid work flexibility). You’ll join our collaborative R&D team—working closely with fellow engineers, product managers, and designers—and play a key part in shaping both our product and our development culture for years to come.
Responsibilities
- Full-Stack Development: Design, implement, and maintain features across the entire tech stack – from responsive UIs in React/TypeScript to robust backend services in Python/Django.
- AI-Driven Tool Integration: Lead the integration of AI-powered coding tools into our development process (e.g. GitHub Copilot, cursor, codex, custom LLM-based solutions). Use these tools to automate code generation, improve test coverage, and accelerate development workflows.
- Code Quality & Testing: Ensure high code quality through code reviews and extensive testing (unit, integration, end-to-end). Leverage AI to help generate test cases and catch edge cases early, boosting the reliability of our codebase.
- Architectural Improvement: Collaborate on the design of system architecture, ensuring our application remains scalable, maintainable, and easy to work with for both humans and AI (e.g. structuring code for better AI assistance and future growth).
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers (frontend, backend, DevOps) to plan and deliver features from concept to production. Bridge the frontend-backend gap to provide a seamless user experience.
- Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing: Mentor developers and share best practices – including training the team on effective use of AI development tools. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation within the team.
- Workflow Enhancement: Continuously refine our development workflow and CI/CD pipelines. Identify opportunities to use AI or automation to make coding, testing, and deployment more efficient and reliable.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in web development and AI. Experiment with new technologies and bring fresh ideas to improve our platform and developer experience.
Why Join Us
- Pioneer AI-Driven Development: Work at the forefront of a new era in software engineering. You’ll have the freedom to experiment with the latest AI tools and pioneer how they’re used in a real, large-scale codebase – setting best practices that others will follow.
- Make an Impact: Your work will affect millions of users around the globe – from creators at Fortune 500 companies to small businesses – helping them communicate better using our platform. By improving our development efficiency and product capabilities, you’ll directly enhance the experience of a huge global user base.
- Innovative Culture: Join a tech-savvy, creative team that embraces new ideas and continuous learning. We value experimentation and stay up-to-date with the latest tech trends, so you’ll always be expanding your skills and working with modern tools.
- Growth & Leadership: As a senior member of the team, you’ll have significant ownership of projects and the opportunity to drive major technical decisions. This role offers a path to grow into a tech lead or architectural authority, all while mentoring others and shaping the team’s culture.
- Great Work Environment: Enjoy working in our modern Tel Aviv office with a fun, collaborative atmosphere. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company that’s redefining how software (and videos) are created.
If you’re an innovative builder excited about shaping the future of how software is made, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Powtoon and help revolutionize our development with AI!
Requirements
- Senior-Level Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a track record of building and shipping web applications at scale.
- Proficiency in Python & Django: Deep experience developing backend applications using Python (with frameworks like Django). You write clean, efficient, and scalable server-side code.
- Proficiency in TypeScript & React: Strong hands-on experience with front-end development using JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (especially React). Ability to build rich, responsive user interfaces that are maintainable.
- Strong Software Fundamentals: Solid understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms. Experience with version control (Git), RESTful APIs, and CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.
- AI/Automation Skills: proven experience of using AI or automation tools to improve software development: like Copilot, Cursor, Replit Ghostwriter, or RecoAI. Not just passive use but understanding of limitations, configuration, and custom workflows.
- AI Integration Experience: Track record of integrating AI-driven tools or workflows into a development team or project architecture. You know how to evaluate and implement new developer productivity tools and get a team onboard with modern practices.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across the stack and optimize performance when needed. Comfortable working with and improving a large, evolving codebase.
- Team Player: Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team. Comfortable mentoring others and sharing knowledge in a constructive way.
- Language & Location: Fluent in English (our working language). Able to work on-site in Tel Aviv, Israel (hybrid work model available) – candidates must be local or willing to relocate.
