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Technology Developer Venture Startups

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Future. Discover. Together.

If you're passionate about startups, we're excited to introduce you to this fantastic opportunity at HHI. Our vision? To accelerate the creation of groundbreaking, technology-driven startups. To do this, we rely on talent like YOU - with a mix of deep-tech projects, financial support, professional space, and a strong network of mentors and coaches. The Tech Venture Developer is responsible for identifying, validating, and advancing technological solutions based on HHI research results. This includes prototype development, feasibility assessment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve market readiness. Become a part of our team and join us on our journey of research and innovation!

What you will do

• Analysis and identification of promising technologies and research results of the HHI

• Selection and implementation of suitable technologies, software architectures, and tools

• Integration of user feedback and market data into technological development

• Evaluation of technical feasibility and potential for marketable products and solutions

• Prototyping and implementation in MVPs (minimal viable products) and scalable systems

• Carrying out technology tests and validation processes to ensure marketability

• Interdisciplinary collaboration: collaboration with product venture developers for product realization

• Development of technological roadmaps for the long-term scaling and further development of products

What you bring to the table

• University degree (Bachelor/Master) in computer science, engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field

• Experience in the development and implementation of technological solutions, ideally in a start-up or innovation environment

• Sound knowledge in the development and integration of prototypes, software architectures, and IT systems

• Experience in working with interdisciplinary teams and implementing complex projects

• Strong skills in leading technical teams and managing innovation processes

• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

• Confident working in dynamic environments with a focus on efficiency and prioritizing parallel projects

What you can expect

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting

• Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)

• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location

• Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunities to work from home

• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers

• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket

• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

Your contract at the Fraunhofer HHI is limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Your contact:

Florian Rosendahl

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI

www.hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 77783                Application Deadline: 02/08/2025

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