Forward Deployed Engineering - Founder's Associate | German Speaking

Carbmee; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Hybrid work schedule

Urban Sports Club

Nilohealth coaching

Team events

Job summary

Carbmee GmbH in Munich is seeking a Founder's Associate for the Forward Deployed Engineering team. This high- leverage role blends hands-on delivery with strategic alignment, running enterprise accounts while shaping scalable playbooks under a founder’s guidance.

You will manage Tier-1 deployments, co-architect the FDE framework, and bridge vision and execution. Fluency in English and German, 2+ years in consulting or high-growth ops, and a passion for sustainability and tech are essential;

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in management consulting, banking, or high-growth startup operations.
• Strong analytical mindset with data, metrics, and structured problem-solving.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex workstreams under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management with engineers and C-suite.
• Fluency in English and German is required.

Responsibilities

• Own portfolio of Tier-1 clients and end-to-end deployments for high-ROI outcomes.
• Co-architect scalable FDE playbooks, processes, and delivery standards.
• Partner with a founder on high-stakes priorities bridging vision and execution.
• Shape the product roadmap from deployment insights into technical requirements.

Skills

Management consulting/banking/startup

Analytical mindset

Multitask leadership

Communication with executives

Bias for action

Fluent English & German

Sustainability + tech

Based in Munich

Job description

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