Lead AI Engineer (Leadership Track, Berlin)

Overview

Lead AI Engineer to help shape the future of Enjins\‘ Berlin hub. You will coach a team of AI engineers, lead complex ML and GenAI projects from design to deployment, and influence hub growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority, leading the design, development, and deployment of complex AI/ML/LLM solutions in climate tech, mobility, and marketplaces

• Maintain a hands-on approach, actively contributing to code, model development, and architecture design

• Develop and uphold quality standards across projects (peer reviews, coding conventions, ML, GenAI and LLMOps best practices)

• Oversee and guide the Machine Learning Engineer Acceleration Program (M-Leap) activities within the Berlin hub

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of AI engineers in the Berlin hub, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

• Work closely with the Berlin-based CCO to build and grow the Berlin team, actively participating in recruitment and onboarding

• Inspire and develop ML engineers, serving as the go-to leader for complex AI challenges and driving a robust technical training agenda

• Define and execute the technical AI vision for the Berlin hub, translating Enjins\‘ overall mission into concrete technical strategies and roadmaps

• Identify high-value AI opportunities for client engagements, anticipating tech trends and developing strategies to keep Enjins ahead in the Berlin market

• Act as a trusted technical strategic advisor for key clients, contributing as a data/ML/LLM architect and technical challenger

• Bring energy and drive to build the Enjins Berlin hub, fostering a strong value-driven culture and community

• Contribute to the strategic development of the Berlin office, ensuring its growth aligns with Enjins\‘ overall mission

• Manage technical risks, including security, privacy, and compliance relevant to the Berlin hub\’s operations

• Work with the CCO on overarching managerial tasks and activities

• From day one, step into a strategic role that goes beyond engineering, including hiring, shaping our technical vision, and refining how we execute impactful AI work

• Over the first 6–12 months, prepare to take full co-leadership of the Berlin hub, focusing on technical excellence, team growth, and project delivery

• You\’ll be coached by the CEO and supported by the Enjins leadership team to shape a hub known for cutting-edge AI work and climate impact

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-8 years of work experience bridging AI and software engineering with a proven delivery track record
• Experience leading and managing AI projects and teams
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and scaling complex AI systems on major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong command of development practices and tools: DevOps, CI/CD, and agile processes
• Ability to anticipate tech trends and develop strategies that keep teams at the AI frontier
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive leader who takes ownership and values technical depth, strategic direction, and value creation
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow the Berlin hub

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering end-to-end GenAI solutions, including multi-component pipelines and agent-based architectures
• Experience representing a technical vision externally via events, publications, or partnerships
• Network with tech leaders, partners, customers, and talent relevant for Enjins in Germany
• Experience managing technology risk (security, GDPR, EU AI Act)
• Eagerness to build a high-quality AI engineering brand in climate tech
• Experience in a startup environment with a pragmatic, hands-on mentality

Benefits

We’re looking for a leader excited about building a high-quality AI engineering brand focused on climate tech and innovation. Expect freedom in your role and benefits like:

• The chance to make a real impact on climate change through AI
• An enthusiastic, ambitious team of AI engineers
• The opportunity to directly influence the growth and success of the Berlin hub
• A buzzing office at Berlin\’s epicenter of AI innovation: The Merantix AI campus
• Daily collaboration with our CCO and other leadership team members
• Opportunity to become the trusted AI advisor for scale-ups in industries that matter
• A portfolio of Berlin and Germany-based scale-ups and tech leaders
• 1-on-1 coaching with founders, plus external coaching if desired
• Hybrid working setup with in-office collaboration for learning and knowledge sharing
• Opportunities to grow your personal brand through events and content
• A fun, down-to-earth team with a sense of humor

Contact

Have we spiked your interest? Let\’s have a talk. In the first meeting you’ll talk directly to our CEO or CCO. If you have questions before applying, email

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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