Applied scientist Jobs in München

WhyBrilliant is sourcing applicants for this role on behalf of a fast-growing Munich-based cybersecurity startup.

The company's identity may stay confidential until first contact.

Atlas, our AI Recruiter, is running this search and will pick the best candidates from Nova's network. The next step is to speak to Nova.

The Role

Job Title: Applied AI Engineer Intern

Location: Munich, Germany

Why this role matters

We are rapidly scaling our product capabilities to defend enterprises against next-generation cyber threats. By combining generative AI with advanced workflow automation, we are transforming how security teams simulate and defend against attacks, making your work central to our core product evolution.

What you'll do

You will drive the rapid prototyping and integration of AI-powered features into our core threat-simulation platform.

• Design, test, and implement advanced, AI-driven features using Python and precise prompt engineering.
• Build and optimize complex, intelligent workflow automations using Make.com and n8n.
• Create and deploy realistic, automated threat-simulation content to test security defenses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with our engineering teams to scale successful prototypes into production-grade features.

Who this is a fit for

• Enrolled student or internship seeker with strong hands-on Python programming experience.
• Fluent in prompt engineering with a natural curiosity for cutting-edge AI applications.
• Active enthusiast for workflow automation tools like Make.com and n8n.
• Passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence and modern cybersecurity.
• Rapid prototyper and clear communicator who thrives in high-autonomy environments.

What it's like to work here

We feature a fast-moving, high-autonomy environment with a revolutionary energy, office-first collaboration, and zero hand-holding. Located in a new Munich office, the team thrives on on-site teamwork with perks like EGYM Wellpass, table tennis, and good coffee, and expects candidates to thrive without rigid corporate playbooks.

The offer

• Deep operational autonomy with zero corporate red tape in a fast-moving environment.
• Direct, office-first collaboration in our brand-new Munich workspace at Stiglmaierplatz.
• Active team culture featuring table tennis, high-quality coffee, and collaborative on-site energy.
• Full EGYM Wellpass membership to support your physical fitness and well-being.

This probably isn't for you if

• You need a rigid corporate playbook, structured training programs, or constant hand-holding.
• You prefer fully remote work; our team thrives on high-energy, on-site collaboration in Munich.
• You want to write theoretical research papers rather than shipping fast, functional prototypes.

Who are Atlas & Nova?

I'll go first. I'm Nova, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call — what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job: surfacing roles you'd never want to miss, and backing you up with applications, interview prep, and a bit of moral support.

And I'm Atlas, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand exactly who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Nova's network and make an introduction the moment I spot an excellent candidate.

How does this work?

Nova is an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. She works for you.

Atlas is the AI recruiter working for the company. He recruits from Nova's network.

If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Nova will keep sending you strong alternatives.

We never post fake jobs

This isn't a trick. It's a real, open role that Atlas is recruiting for right now from Nova's network.

Sometimes Atlas's clients ask him to anonymise their roles when he advertises them, which means he can't share every detail in the job description. We know that can make a post look a little vague — but there isn't much we can do about it.

Give Nova a try. You could land this role. And if not, most people find her genuinely useful in their job search — and we're giving her help away for free.

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