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Its automation system transforms heavy machines into intelligent, automated robots powered by Physical AI and vertically integrates them into the full production environment: from the machine and safety infrastructure to network infrastructure, site processes, and operational interfaces.\nCo-developed with customers, sensmore is backed by Point Nine Capital, leading industry investors, the State of Brandenburg, and the European Union.\nRole Overview:\nWe are looking for a hands-on Founder's Associate to work directly with our two founders in Berlin. This role suits someone with a technical background who has already run complex projects to a deadline in a genuinely demanding environment - ideally 1-3 years at a top-tier strategy consultancy in Germany (Bain, McKinsey, BCG or similar), where managing multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and shifting priorities at once was the daily standard.\nThe core of the job is scoping and managing complex projects and keeping internal and external alignment in check, working side by side with both founders. 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You should be able to point to specific projects you scoped and owned, the stakeholders you managed, and the deadlines you hit.\n\nProven ability to structure ambiguous problems into a plan and deliver against it under time pressure, without a project manager above you.\n\nBusiness-fluent German (native or near-native preferred) and an interest in customers in mining, construction, or heavy industry.\n\nAble to ship working software with AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor - scripts, prototypes, and automations - with enough Python and SQL to review, debug, and trust what comes out.\n\nValid category B driving licence, and the willingness to drive to customer sites, transport equipment, and move machines and hardware.\n\nBased in Berlin (or willing to relocate), happy to work on-site, and comfortable spending time in a workshop and around heavy machinery in operation.\n\nPreferred Skills:\nExperience managing projects with German industrial, mining, or construction clients.\n\nExposure to robotics, autonomous systems, machine learning, or industrial hardware.\n\nA track record of building something yourself outside a structured employer\n\nWhat We Offer:\nBuild physical AI for the world's largest off-highway machinery - making them intelligent, safe, and ready for every tough task\n\nJoin the pioneer in intelligent robotics backed by Point Nine & other Tier 1 investors\n\nCombine cutting-edge robotics research in end-to-end learning & Vision Language Action Model with real-world heavy mobile equipment\n\nTailor your own career path, whether you like to become technical specialist or technical team lead\n\nExperience a great team culture, beverages, and an amazing office environment\n\nBenefits:\nAttractive compensation package and stock options.\n\nBeverages on-site and regular social events.\n\nEngage with top-tier researchers, engineers, and thought leaders.\n\nInfluence the future of robotic technologies and tackle significant technological challenges.\n\nAssistance with relocation to Berlin.\n\nAbout Us:\nHeavy machinery, light years ahead.\nsensmore automates the world's largest machines with unprecedented intelligence. 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