Portfolio Company - Engineering Lead - AI & Automation (all genders)

As Engineering Lead – AI & Automation at planqc, you will play a founding role in shaping how the company leverages automation and AI. You will build and lead a new engineering team from scratch, driving automation initiatives using established process automation tools and emerging AI- and agent-based approaches.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in software engineering, process automation, and applied AI/ML.
• Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., RPA tools, workflow orchestration) and modern AI technologies (e.g., LLMs, agent frameworks).
• Hands-on programming experience, ideally in Python, for building automation and AI solutions.
• Ability to prototype and deliver automation solutions directly, especially in the early phases.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to build trust and motivate teams.
• Experience with vendor selection and integration of third-party automation/AI tools.
• Experience with project management practices and agile workflows.
• Fluent in English (German is a plus).
• Valid work permit for Germany or the EU.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with prior experience in a startup or research-driven environment.
• Passion for leveraging AI and automation to transform how people work.

Benefits

• Cutting-Edge Innovation
• Impactful Projects
• Empowered by Excellence
• Dynamic Work Culture
• Recognition and Growth
• Work-Life Synergy