All salaries are monthly, gross, in EUR, and follow a loyalty-based raise structure. Note that matrix is a guideline and that exceptions can be made based on performance, contribution and loyalty.
“From Shinobi to Sensei — growth starts by walking, not running.”
| Title | Real-world level | Typical Experience | Promotion Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Intern | Intern | 0 years | Completed internship + team feedback |
| 🌀 Shinobi | Junior | 1–2 years | Writes production code, follows patterns, works independently on small tasks |
| 🗡️ Samurai | Medior | 3–5 years | Owns features, improves codebase, mentors Shinobi |
| 🧙 Sensei | Senior | 7+ years + team impact | Leads systems, mentors others, shapes product/architecture |
⚠️ Promotion is based on responsibility and mastery, not years alone.
| Role | 🎓 Intern | 🌀 Shinobi | 🗡️ Samurai | 🧙 Sensei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | €0-€300 | €1,500 | €2500 | €4,000 |
| Frontend Engineer | €0-€300 | €1,300 | €2000 | €3,600 |
| DevOps Engineer | €0-€300 | €1,700 | €2250 | €4,400 |
| UI/UX Designer | €0-€300 | €1,200 | €2000 | €3,200 |
| Product Owner | - | €1,800 | €2000 | €300 |
| Role | 🎓 Intern | 🌀 Shinobi | 🗡️ Samurai | 🧙 Sensei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | €0-€500 | €2,500 | €4500 | €6,000 |
| Frontend Engineer | €0-€500 | €2,300 | €4000 | €5,600 |
| DevOps Engineer | €0-€500 | €2,700 | €4250 | €6,400 |
| UI/UX Designer | €0-€500 | €2,200 | €4000 | €5,200 |
| Product Owner | - | €2,800 | €4000 | €300 |
💡 Internships are unpaid or covered with stipends (case by case).
Product Owners typically start directly as Samurai after onboarding.