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Associate Director, Technology, Product and GTM at Annapurna

We’re an ambitious, fast‑scaling technology company headquartered in Berlin , operating quietly but building boldly. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re looking for a Head of Engineering & Product to lead our technical vision, scale our teams, and shape the future of how AI is built and deployed within our products.

About the Role

You’ll sit at the intersection of technology, product strategy, and leadership, overseeing everything from core architecture decisions to the hiring and mentoring of world‑class engineers. This is a greenfield leadership opportunity – we’re expanding rapidly and need someone with foresight, technical acumen, and operational maturity to turn vision into execution.

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute the engineering and product roadmap, working closely with founders and cross‑functional teams.
• Build, scale, and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams (backend, frontend, AI/ML, product).
• Lead the integration and advancement of AI capabilities, from research to productization.
• Establish robust engineering processes, ensuring scalability, reliability, and velocity.
• Translate complex technical challenges into strategic business outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record leading engineering or product organizations in high‑growth tech environments.
• Strong technical foundation across software architecture, AI/ML, and product development.
• Experience building teams from the ground up – recruiting, mentoring, and scaling with intent.
• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution capability.
• Passion for creating technologies that push boundaries and solve meaningful problems.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Berlin.

Why Join Us

• Shape the entire engineering and product direction of a company entering its most exciting stage.
• Work with a world‑class founding team and advisors at the forefront of AI and digital innovation.
• Competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and the autonomy to build your ideal team and environment.
• A confidential but mission‑driven organization where ambition meets purpose.

If you’re ready to lead, build, and innovate with intent, we’d love to meet you.

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