Business communications platform with VoIP, UCC, and cloud PBX
STARFACE builds unified communications software for mid-market enterprises, combining VoIP, UCC, and cloud PBX capabilities. The tech stack—TypeScript, Java, C#, Linux, Kubernetes—reflects a mature backend-focused architecture. Active hiring skews heavily toward sales (8 open roles) over engineering (5), suggesting a shift toward partner-led distribution and market expansion rather than core product development velocity.
Notable leadership hires: Creative Director
STARFACE GmbH, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Karlsruhe, develops business communications platforms designed to simplify workplace connectivity. The product suite spans traditional PBX, VoIP, and unified communications (UCC), delivered via on-premise and cloud deployments. The company operates as part of a larger group that includes TeamFON (Munich) and estos, and serves mid-market enterprises primarily across Germany and Austria. With 170+ employees and accelerating hiring, the organization is executing a significant go-to-market transition: rebranding initiatives, partner network expansion, and a shift toward cloud and subscription licensing models.
STARFACE's core stack includes TypeScript, Java, and C#, with Linux and Kubernetes for infrastructure. Testing infrastructure relies on Jenkins, Selenium, and Appium. Development tools include Git/GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
Yes. Sales roles dominate current hiring with 8 active openings. Additional roles span engineering (5), operations (3), marketing (2), and support (2). Hiring velocity is accelerating across Germany and Austria.
Current initiatives include cloud and subscription licensing product launches via partner channels, website rebranding, central project office setup, and partner network expansion. Internal focus areas are OKR structures, reporting frameworks, and test coverage improvements.
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