Your Role
- Anticipating needs, surfacing risks, and solving problems
- Operate with strong judgment, knowing when to act independently and when to escalate
- Spot friction in day-to-day operations and proactively improve how things work
- Own calendar, travel, and logistics management in Germany
- Act as a coordination hub across teams (ie engineering, operations), helping align priorities and unblock execution
- Prepare and structure internal documents, presentations, and communications for leadership and external stakeholders
- Manage ad hoc, high-priority projects with high ownership and minimal guidance
- Help build lightweight structures and systems in a fast-evolving startup environment
Your Profile
- Strong organizational and execution skills with a clear "get things done" mindset
- Experience supporting senior leadership and/or founders in a fast-paced, highly technical startup environment (consulting or VC experience also relevant)
- High level of ownership, reliability, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across teams, stakeholders, and time zones
- Strong communication skills in English and German (written and verbal)
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists
- High level of discretion and trust when handling sensitive information
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Office, Confluence, Jira, or similar SaaS platforms
Nice to Have
- Preferable to work in a hybrid set-up near our Heidelberg headquarters
- Experience working with international, distributed teams (EU/US)
- Strong interest in AI infrastructure, distributed systems, or technical product environments
Why Us?
- Build something big: Help build and scale a fast-growing AI infrastructure startup
- Pay & perks: Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive, subsidized Deutschlandticket, and access to a discount portal
- Work your way: Flexible hours with hybrid and remote-friendly options
- Fast lanes, no red tape: Flat hierarchies and rapid decision-making mean ideas ship quickly
- Global team: Work with a diverse, international team across Germany and the USA
- Modern headquarters: Well-stocked office near the Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof, available on a hybrid basis or as a place to connect during our quarterly team workshops
- Top setup: Your choice of high-quality hardware and equipment
Turbalance GmbH is an innovative, emerging startup that transforms AI laws. We are a team of passionate problem-solvers who believe in what we're building. We constantly push boundaries and embrace our inner nerds as we find new ways to tackle complex challenges. You will find a dynamic work environment here, with flat or even non-existent hierarchies and the chance to take on responsibility from day one.
Turbalance is committed to providing a respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace. Diversity at Turbalance means fostering an environment where individual differences are recognized, valued, and respected, enabling everyone to fully contribute their talents and strengths.
This commitment begins with our recruitment process. If you require any accommodations to support your application or interview, please let us know as we are happy to assist.
Candidates must be based in Germany with the ability to visit our Heidelberg office on occasion
