TUM Venture Labs: Operations & Infrastructure Manager (f/m/x) Software/AI Lab

About us

Do you want to make a difference in the Heilbronn AI and innovation ecosystem and far beyond? Then become our new Operations Manager (f/m/x) of TUM's Software & AI Venture Lab, the nucleus for deep-tech startups at TUM in the field of AI. As part of the interdisciplinary TUM Venture Labs, you will build first-class support for scientists & scalable, commercially successful spin-off teams in Heilbronn's most important innovation center. The goal of the Software/AI Venture Lab in Heilbronn is to establish a strong ecosystem in which emerging spin-offs are supported from the early discovery phase to founding and first external investments.

Your mission

• Lead AI infrastructure development - you set up and manage access to high-quality GPU resources for scientists and science-based startups, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with non-profit requirements.
• Expand technical offerings - you expand software discounts for advanced AI tools (e.g., MLOps and CI/CD platforms) and define development best practices enabling science-driven startups to build robust tech stacks with it.
• Teamwork - together with science and start-up managers, you derive requirements for infrastructure and resources from the needs of our target group.
• Optimize environments - you oversee and continuously improve co-working and physical lab environments for students, scientists and science-based startups.
• Strategize - you contribute to the further development of AI infrastructure offerings for other TUM Venture Labs (e.g. Healthcare, Robotics, Mobility) with your expertise and experience.
• Support - you support the technical development of the Software/AI & Deep Tech Start-Ups in our network with your expertise.

Your profile

• You have in-depth knowledge in one of the fields of computer science, mathematics, software engineering, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence or related fields.
• You have gained initial professional experience in AI infrastructure, cloud platforms, software engineering or technical operations - experience in start-ups and small engineering teams is very welcome.
• You have a strong interest in setting up and maintaining operational structures for AI infrastructure, co-working and lab environments, ensuring they meet the technical and collaborative needs of students, scientists, and startups.
• You are motivated to learn about the needs of students, scientists and start-ups and integrate them into infrastructure and resource offerings.
• You are a proactive, entrepreneurial thinker and doer with the will to actively shape your environment.
• You have a very good command of written and spoken German and English.
• Experienced start-up founders from the fields of software, AI, hardware or related areas are very welcome and particularly appreciated.

What we offer

• Opportunity to make the AI and innovation ecosystem of TUM Venture Labs the leading center for deep tech innovation in Europe.
• Responsibility right from the start in an innovative environment, close collaboration with management and influence on future strategies of the TUM Venture Lab in Heilbronn.
• Flat hierarchies, a high degree of freedom and close cooperation with a motivated and enthusiastic team.
• A highly dynamic and well-connected work environment with inspiring talents, entrepreneurs, executives and technology experts and investors in an international environment.
• Budget to develop your personal and professional skills along a clear development plan.
• Opportunity for a Wellpass membership supported by us and a job bike.

Diversity is important to us

Diversity enriches our team. We explicitly encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of gender, social and ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

Contact

Nadine Heuberger, People & Culture Manager
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München