Aleph Alpha is growing into its next phase and our platform and core engineering systems need a builder who understands scale reliability and developer experience. As VP of Platform & Engineering you will own the systems infrastructure and tooling that power model training data pipelines orchestration and product integration.
This role is ideal for a senior engineering leader who has built developer platforms or ML platforms in complex fast-moving environments.
Vision and delivery of Aleph Alphas engineering platform across training evaluation deployment and monitoring.
Architecture of scalable secure high-performance infrastructure spanning compute data and services.
Leadership of backend and platform engineering teams with responsibility for mentoring hiring and structuring the next-generation org.
Close collaboration with Modeling Embedded and Product teams to ensure cohesive workflows and strong cross-functional execution.
Set engineering standards across reliability observability documentation and operational excellence.
Drive clarity and structure during an evolving organizational phase.
Strong background in platform engineering backend architecture or ML infrastructure.
Experience scaling complex systems or developer platforms in a high-performance environment.
Ability to make pragmatic high-leverage engineering decisions.
Proven leadership experience with cross-functional teams and senior technical ICs.
Comfortable joining during a phase of change structuring ambiguity into a coherent plan.
Clear calm communicator; able to collaborate with strong personalities.
The Platform & Engineering group provides the backbone of all model development and deployment at Aleph Alpha. Your leadership will directly determine how fast the company can build iterate and deliver.
Become part of an AI revolution!
30 days of paid vacation
Access to a variety of fitness & wellness offerings via Wellhub
Substantially subsidized company pension plan for your future security
Subsidized Germany-wide transportation ticket
Budget for additional technical equipment
Flexible working hours for better work-life balance and hybrid working model
Virtual Stock Option Plan
Required Experience:
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