the team
we're founders who've been on both sides - we know what it's like to run a business and what it takes to ship software that works.
our story
simon and christian have been building and working with startups together for over seven years. michael runs a fifth-generation family business and brings deep operational experience from the service industry, while also having significant experience in the startup world.
we met while working on different sides of the same problem: simon and christian were developing software for the service sector; michael was pushing digital transformation from within a traditional business, aiming to disrupt an old economy market.
the more time we spent collaborating, the more we understood the industry's real challenges - and the scale of opportunity in a digital-first future, if done right. that shared perspective is why we founded playgroundstudios.ai - out of frustration with the hype, the empty pitches, and the disconnect between flashy tech and actual business impact.
we saw that most companies don't need more ai headlines - they need practical integration, real use cases, and a team that understands both the code and the context.
so that's what we're building: ai that fits your business, not the other way around.
what we believe
you should simply be able to work on your core business without having to worry about software integration complexity
AI adoption shouldn't require you to become a tech company - we handle the complexity so you can focus on what you do best
good software should feel invisible - it should solve problems without creating new ones
family businesses and SMEs are the backbone of the economy - they deserve enterprise-grade AI solutions built for their reality
join the team
AI-first software engineer (f/m/d)
full-time • remote/hybrid • austria/vienna/klagenfurt
we're looking for a software engineer with hands-on experience working with AI models and AI training/fine-tuning in production. you'll be building the core AI infrastructure that powers our platform, improving accuracy of our system's output and working directly with clients to implement custom AI solutions.
what you'll need:
- experience with LLMs and RAG
- strong python skills and familiarity with ML frameworks (pytorch, tensorflow)
- understanding of model optimization and deployment patterns
- pragmatic approach to solving real business problems
what you can expect:
- flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work
- a high-performing, tech-driven team obsessed with results
- salary starting at €70-100k (gross), based on experience
django backend engineer
full-time • remote/hybrid • austria/vienna/klagenfurt
we need a backend engineer who knows django inside and out to help us build robust, scalable systems that traditional businesses can rely on. you'll be working on our core platform as well as individual solutions for our clients and integration layers that connect AI capabilities with existing business systems.
what you'll need:
- strong django and python experience
- preferrably experience with graphql through graphene or strawberry
- knowledge of database design and optimization
- understanding of security best practices
- experience working with business stakeholders
what you can expect:
- flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work
- a high-performing, tech-driven team obsessed with results
- salary starting at €50-70k (gross), based on experience
interested in joining us?
send us an email with your background and why you're interested in pragmatic AI adoption. we value curiosity and problem-solving over perfect resumes.
apply via email