Chief of Staff

Help build an AI safety and security company, working across operations, people, marketing, and whatever needs doing next. Location: Tübingen / Hybrid Employment: Full-time The role You will work directly with the founders and team across operations, people, and marketing. We’re looking for a resourceful generalist who can move between planning and execution: improving how the company runs, helping grow the team, communicating our work, and taking on new priorities as they arise. You should be comfortable jumping into unfamiliar areas, making practical decisions, and getting things done. What you’ll work on Own company operations across finance, contracts, internal processes, and external advisers Work with the team to understand what they need, resolve operational blockers, and improve how we work together Help shape hiring priorities, coordinate recruitment, and build effective onboarding and people processes Work with researchers and founders to communicate our work through the website, announcements, social media, and events Support fundraising, investor communication, partnerships, and financial planning Lead new company projects, including international expansion and customer or compliance requirements Use software and AI tools to improve workflows and reduce recurring administrative work What we’re looking for Experience in a startup, business operations, a Chief of Staff or Founder’s Associate role, or another position spanning several business functions A record of taking ownership, learning quickly, and delivering work independently Good judgment about priorities and when to act, ask for input, or bring in a specialist Strong writing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, candidates, investors, and partners Confidence with numbers, digital tools, and operational detail Interest in AI safety and security and the ability to understand and communicate the work of a technical team Strong written and spoken German and English Useful experience Building a startup or working closely with founders People operations, hiring, or organizational development Marketing, communications, events, or community building Fundraising, venture capital, investor relations, or partnerships International expansion, finance, or legal and compliance coordination Working at a technology company or building tools and automations We expect strengths in several areas and a willingness to learn the rest. A technical background is welcome but not required. What we offer Competitive compensation with equity Flexible hours and a hybrid setup in Tübingen Vacation, learning, and conference budget Direct collaboration with the founders and team, with ownership of substantial company projects Room to grow into broader leadership responsibilities Work with us Submit your CV, a short note, and examples of work that show what you could contribute using the application form. When applying, mention the word CANDYSHOP to show you read the job post completely.