Lead AI Engineer (Leadership Track, Berlin)

Enjins is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to join their Berlin hub in a leadership track position. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI engineering in climate tech and innovation. Since 2018, Enjins has established itself as a trusted AI engineering partner for tech scale-ups, focusing on industries where AI can drive meaningful impact: ClimateTech, Mobility, and Marketplaces.

The role combines technical leadership with strategic growth responsibilities. As Lead AI Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the design and implementation of complex AI/ML/LLM solutions while coaching a talented team of AI engineers. The position offers a clear leadership track, with the opportunity to grow into co-leadership of the Berlin hub within 6-12 months.

Key aspects of the role include technical leadership, where you'll maintain a hands-on approach in code and architecture while setting high technical standards. You'll also play a crucial role in team leadership, mentoring AI engineers and contributing to recruitment. The position involves significant strategic work, including defining the technical AI vision for the Berlin hub and acting as a trusted advisor for key clients.

The ideal candidate brings 5-8 years of experience bridging AI and software engineering, with proven leadership experience and deep technical expertise in building and scaling AI systems. Strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset are essential, as is the ability to anticipate tech trends and develop forward-thinking strategies.

Working from the Merantix AI campus in Berlin, you'll enjoy a hybrid setup that values in-office collaboration. Benefits include direct coaching from founders, opportunities for personal brand development, and the chance to make a real impact on climate change through AI. The role offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of AI engineering in climate tech.

This position is perfect for a technical leader who wants to combine hands-on AI engineering with strategic business growth, all while working on meaningful projects that drive climate impact. You'll be supported by an enthusiastic team and have the opportunity to build something significant in Berlin's thriving tech ecosystem.