n8n
n8n is a Berlin-based developer tools company known for its fair-code licensed workflow automation platform, which enables users to connect over 400 apps and services through a highly customizable visual node-based interface. The company serves a large global community of individual developers and enterprises, offering both cloud-hosted and self-hosted deployment options, and has grown from a popular open-source project into a commercially successful organization with a distributed remote-first team across Europe and beyond.
For international professionals considering a move to Spain, n8n offers fully remote roles within Europe, meaning you can work from anywhere in the country while contributing to a company headquartered in Berlin. The company is known for its strong commitment to open source (fair-code), community-driven development, and a competitive remote culture that values autonomy, transparency, and technical excellence. With a sizable presence of remote workers in Spain and an emphasis on work-life balance, equity compensator plans, and personal development, it appeals strongly to senior engineers, product managers, and go-to-market talent looking for an impactful startup-like environment with global reach.
Company History
n8n was founded in 2019 by Jan Oberhauser and began as an open-source project aimed at making integration automation accessible to every developer. After gaining significant community traction, the company adopted a fair-code licensing model to sustain growth while keeping the core code available. n8n has since become a recognized leader in the workflow automation space, combining visual programming with API integrations to serve teams across industries worldwide.
For International Professionals
- Fully remote roles across Europe allow you to live and work from anywhere in Spain, including around Madrid, Barcelona, or the Costa del Sol.
- n8n's open-source and fair-code model often means that my work directly benefits a broad global community of users and contributors.
- International hires typically join a multi-national team with strong English usage, low meeting overhead, and flexible working hours across time zones.
- The company emphasizes over transparency and work-life balance, offering competitive compensation packages that may include equity in the process.
- Many roles listed under 'Remote Europe' are compatible with Spanish employment contracts through a global payroll provider or EOR arrangement, which is a plus for those relocating.