Tech Lead & Product Owner - AI Platform (m/f/d)

SIXT; Bayern; Hybrid; EUR 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility allowance €20/month

Retirement plan contribution

Capital-forming benefits

SIXT gym and leisure facilities

30 days vacation and hybrid work model

Volunteer day

Job summary

SIXT is looking for a senior platform leader to own the MLOps/LLMOps platform that powers GenAI across our Data Science and ML teams. You will shape the architecture, review code, and step in for implementation when it counts, based in Pullach near Munich with a global team.

You will own the platform vision, backlog, and prioritization, while driving agile ceremonies and ensuring high-quality delivery. Fluent English and strong cross-functional leadership are essential as you collaborate with

Qualifications

• Experience designing and shipping production software, preferably Python and infra-as-code.
• Proven backlog and roadmap ownership as Tech Lead or Engineering Lead.
• Solid understanding of ML/LLM lifecycles and platform engineering.
• Ability to apply AI-assisted development tools while keeping work reviewable and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and technical direction of the MLOps/LLMOps platform.
• Review code/designs and prototype when needed to accelerate delivery.
• Own vision, roadmap, and backlog for the platform with clear priorities.
• Lead agile cadence and drive decisions while removing blockers.
• Translate user needs into platform capabilities and drive adoption.
• Coordinate with international stakeholders and manage dependencies.

Skills

Engineering & Architecture

Product Ownership

MLOps/LLMOps

AI-Assisted Development

AWS/LlamaGate/LLM tools

Communication & Languages

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

You'll own both the technical direction and product roadmap for SIXT's central MLOps/LLMOps Platform: the foundation enabling 80+ Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and product teams to ship GenAI applications at scale. You shape the architecture, review code, and jump into implementation when it counts. Based in Pullach near Munich with our Data Science team, you'll drive the platform that powers SIXT's AI future.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• You own the architecture of the MLOps/LLMOps Platform. You make the design calls, weigh build vs. buy, and are accountable for the technical direction
• You review code and designs regularly to keep quality high, and you go hands-on when it counts: prototyping a spike, debugging a production incident, or picking up implementation work when it makes the difference
• You own the vision, roadmap, and backlog for the platform, set priorities, make tradeoff calls, and stay accountable for the value delivered
• You run the agile cadence (stand-ups, planning, refinement, reviews, retros), moderate technical discussions, and drive the team to clear decisions while keeping everyone focused and unblocked
• You represent your users and turn their needs into platform capabilities and adoption
• You manage dependencies and risks and align an international set of stakeholders

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Engineering & Architecture You have built and shipped production software (ideally in Python and infrastructure-as-code), can still do it, and you design and evaluate platform architectures rather than delegating technical direction. You read an unfamiliar codebase comfortably, review a PR on its merits, and contribute a fix or prototype yourself
• Product Ownership You have a proven track record as a Tech Lead, Technical Product Owner, or Engineering Lead with real backlog and roadmap responsibility. You set direction, prioritize, and drive outcomes rather than just coordinate
• MLOps/LLMOps Depth You have a solid understanding of ML and LLM lifecycles and platform engineering, enough to own technical prioritization with confidence
• AI-Assisted Development You use AI-assisted tools thoughtfully and know how to apply them in ways that remain reviewable, reliable, and useful in day-to-day engineering work
• Nice to Have You have experience with AWS (SageMaker, Bedrock), CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, LLM gateways, RAG, and agentic frameworks (e.g. LangGraph, LangChain)
• Communication & Languages You explain complex topics clearly, influence decisions in an international environment, and are fluent in English (our working language across an international team and stakeholder environment)

WHAT WE OFFER

• Extra benefits Enjoy discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride and SIXT+, attractive vehicle leasing offers, and exclusive deals with partners for travel, tech, fashion and more
• Mobility boost We support you with a monthly mobility allowance of €20 per month for even more freedom
• Future security We contribute to your retirement plan and support you with capital-forming benefits to ensure you are well covered
• Feel-good atmosphere Stay active with our modern SIXT gym, various leisure activities like the gaming area or the SIXT choir, and enjoy our high-quality employee restaurant
• Flexibility Enjoy 30 days of vacation and a hybrid working model with flexible hours
• Giving back Take one day each year to volunteer at a charitable organization dedicated to supporting children

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight.