Forward Deployed Engineering - Founder's Associate | German Speaking

Intro

Carbmee is seeking a Founder's Associate our Forward Deployed Engineering department. This is a high-leverage role for a highly motivated operator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. And it comes with a real deployment portfolio: you'll be running your own enterprise accounts as a working Forward Deployed Engineer while also co-architecting the frameworks and playbooks that scale the entire FDE function as we grow.

You'll pivot daily between hands-on delivery and C-level engagement. You’ll lead implementations for your clients on the front line of global supply chains and help build the internal implementation infrastructure: assessment frameworks, implementation standards and operational onboarding guides. You won’t just be watching FDE grow; you’ll be one of the people building it, one implementation at a time.

Your tasks

• Own Enterprise Success: Lead your own portfolio of Tier-1 clients, managing end-to-end deployments to ensure high-ROI outcomes for global manufacturing leaders.
• Co-Architect the FDE Playbook: Design and implement the scalable frameworks, processes, and delivery standards that will define the FDE department as we grow.
• Direct Founder Partnership: Act as the strategic right hand to one of our founders, collaborating on high-stakes priorities and bridging the gap between vision and execution.
• Shape the Product Roadmap: Translate hands-on deployment insights into technical requirements, directly influencing the evolution of the carbmee platform

Your profile

• 2+ years of experience in management consulting, banking, or a high-growth startup operations role.
• Strong analytical mindset - comfortable with data, metrics, and structured problem-solving; able to turn messy situations into clear plans.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously, prioritise under pressure, and drive to outcomes in ambiguous environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - equally effective with engineers, consultants, and C-suite executives.
• A bias for action: you figure things out, then build a process so it never needs figuring out again.
• Fluency in English & German
• Passion for sustainability and technology - excited to be part of building the infrastructure for global industrial decarbonization.
• Based in Munich

Benefits

• Unique & Powerful Mission: join a fast-growing and ambitious tech company that is shaping the future of carbon management and fighting climate change
• Compensation & Rewards: a steep learning curve and ownership from day one. We offer an attractive compensation package, including virtual stock options
• Health & Wellbeing: Urban Sports Club subscription to stay healthy & fit.1:1 coaching sessions with Nilohealth for your mental well-being.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: A hybrid setup with 3 days/week in our Munich office. Real collaboration time with the team, plus the flexibility to structure the rest of your week where you focus best.
• Team Culture: Our transparency, Humility, and Accountability values create a unique and supportive working environment. Be part of a multinational, motivated team that thinks work should be fun!
• Connection & Networking: Summer Offsite, Winter Party, and regular team events We give you plenty of opportunities to connect with people, strengthen cross-functional relationships, and boost collaboration
• Trust & Transparency: monthly All-Hands Meetings, weekly update newsletters, and Founders Q&As. We keep you informed on current company numbers and goals

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