Head of AI

Augsburg

Applications – Data & AI Foundation /

Full-time // Permanent /

Remote

We are bringing ERP into the AI era by building an AI Business Automation Platform for SMEs. Instead of traditional, static ERP systems, our platform utilizes AI agents to automate mission-critical business processes—from sales operations and purchasing to logistics and customer communication. With a foundation of 2,000+ existing ERP customers, we have the real-world data and workflows needed to redefine how businesses run.

The Role:

We are not looking for a traditional "Manager," but a Founder-level technical partner. This role is a unique hybrid of Staff/Principal Engineer, Product Builder, and Engineering Leader. This role is responsible for significantly driving our revenue through AI. You will own the AI architecture, build production-ready systems hands-on, and lead a high-performing team - all while working as the "right hand" to the founder to define our AI strategy. Ultimately, our AI initiatives are core to our growth and success, so it’s important that the role clearly reflects both a strong business and technology mindset.

Your Tasks

You design and evolve the framework for AI agents, automation workflows, LLM integrations, and RAG (knowledge retrieval) systems. You ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and deeply integrated into complex business workflows.
You lead by doing. You will actively contribute to the codebase, building AI toolchains, event-driven automation, and decision systems that interact with real ERP data.
You work directly with the founder to identify automation opportunities. You will validate solutions with real customers, ensuring our AI solves actual business pain points rather than just being "cool tech".
You recruit and mentor a small, elite team of builders. You are responsible for fostering a pragmatic, high-velocity engineering culture and removing technical blockers.
You act as the internal authority on AI. You will align with Product and Engineering departments to help them integrate AI capabilities and educate stakeholders on the possibilities and limitations of the tech.

Your Profile

You have a track record as a Staff/Principal Engineer or Technical Founder who thrives at the intersection of Architecture, Product, and Team Leadership.
You possess deep experience in backend system architecture, distributed systems, and API design. You are highly proficient in LLM orchestration, AI agents, and data pipelines.
You think in business workflows. You can move quickly from a high-level idea to a production-ready implementation, always keeping the customer’s process in mind.
You lead by technical example, not just through administration. You know how to hire "strong builders" and balance the need for speed with long-term system quality.
You prefer building over theorizing. You are comfortable with ambiguity, highly execution-focused, and curious about simplifying complex business processes.
You are fluent in both English and German.

What we offer

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours.

Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

Mental Health & Well-being: Access comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care with 24/7 counseling, therapy placement, on-site support, and legal and financial guidance to help you thrive at work and in life.

You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We look forward to your application!

About us

We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business.

We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide!

At Xentral, it doesn’t matter where you come from, what you believe in, or how you identify - what matters is the person you are and the skills you bring. We’re a remote-first company operating across Europe, so you can work from wherever you feel most comfortable. That also means we can’t offer relocation or visa sponsorship - but the good news is, relocation within Europe isn’t necessary to join our team.

What unites us at Xentral is not one location, but one mission: making business software simple, powerful, and accessible for everyone. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we’ll make great things happen.

We’re looking forward to meeting you!

Your recruitment experience @ Xentral

We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here!

Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Yan-Dee, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you.

We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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