Software Engineering Collective
Real systems. Senior engineers. European reliability.
We build internal tools, operational systems, and custom software for companies that value substance over hype.
What We Are
A collective, not an agency
Knupi is a small collective of senior, independent engineers working together. No junior developers, no project managers, no sales people — just experienced engineers who build and ship.
- Around ten senior engineers across Europe
- Collaborative by choice, not by contract
- One team, one invoice, no agency overhead
- Long-term thinking, not quick exits
What We Build
Software that runs companies
Internal Tools
Custom dashboards, admin panels, and operational systems that replace spreadsheets and manual processes.
Operational Systems
Process automation, workflow engines, and integrations that connect your existing tools.
Product Foundations
Technical foundations for new products — architecture, auth, infrastructure done right from the start.
Rescue & Stabilization
Taking over abandoned codebases, fixing broken systems, making unreliable software reliable again.
AI Integrations
Pragmatic AI features where they create real value — not hype-driven experiments.
Custom Software
When off-the-shelf doesn't fit. Purpose-built solutions for specific business problems.
How We Work
Methodical, not magical
Understand
We start by understanding your business, your constraints, and what success looks like.
Scope
Clear boundaries before we write code. No scope creep, no surprise invoices.
Build
Small teams, focused work, regular updates. Working software at every step.
Handover
Documentation, knowledge transfer, clean code. You're never locked in.
Who We Work With
Good fit
Probably not for you
- Looking for the cheapest option
- Need a full team tomorrow
- Want to micromanage developers
- Building throwaway demos
The Collective
Around ten engineers across Europe
We are distributed across Europe — Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe. We work asynchronously, meet when needed, and share standards, tooling, and knowledge.
- Senior engineers only
- Product-minded
- Low ego, high ownership
- Async-first
Principles
How we think about software
Simplicity over cleverness
Code should be boring. Readable. Maintainable. We optimize for the next developer, not for showing off.
Stability over speed
We'd rather ship later and ship something that works than rush and create technical debt.
Documentation as delivery
If it's not documented, it's not done. We write down decisions, architecture, and how things work.
No lock-in
You own the code. You own the data. We build on your infrastructure when possible.
Ongoing engineering support for DACH SMEs
Not every company needs a full-time engineering team. Some need reliable technical capacity on demand — a few days per month, scaling up when needed.
- Monthly retainer with flexible hours
- Same senior engineers, consistent context
- Internal tools, integrations, automations
- No hiring overhead, no agency markup
Contact
Let's talk
If our way of working sounds like a fit, reach out. We respond to every message.
hello@knupi.co