Product Owner – Permanent Employment or Freelance

• Own the product roadmap and backlog
• Define, scope, and prioritize features from concept through production
• Translate business objectives into precise, actionable requirements and data models
• Manage communication between stakeholders, developers, and users in German and English
• Lead sprints, remove obstacles, and maintain a high development velocity
• Review delivered features against the acceptance criteria
• Ensure high quality, a strong user experience, and genuine business value
• Evolve product processes alongside the company’s growth
• Ensure short feedback loops and a smooth developer experience
• Drive AI-assisted development workflows using modern tools such as Cursor, Copilot, and Claude Code

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, Technical Project Manager, or Product Lead in software development
• Fluent German (minimum C1) in both written and spoken communication
• Very good English (minimum C1)
• Strong technical understanding of modern web stacks, databases (Postgres), and APIs
• Understanding of software architecture
• Familiarity with AI-assisted software development and its impact on product planning and development velocity
• Ability to write concise specifications, edge cases, and acceptance criteria
• Independent, pragmatic, and proactive working style
• Business-fluent German and English
• Willingness to be reliably available during regular business hours
• Nice to have: Background in software development or computer science
• Nice to have: Experience in start-ups or fast-paced, highly experienced product teams
• Nice to have: Practical experience with Linear, Notion, or GitHub Projects
• Programming skills are not required, but an understanding of modern software development is essential

• Permanent employment contract
• 30 days of annual leave
• Flexible remote work within Germany; Munich-based location
• Full-time permanent employment or freelance collaboration
• Long-term opportunity to take ownership of the product core
• High level of autonomy and a direct impact on a real product
• Direct collaboration with experienced founders and engineers
• Clear responsibilities and fast feedback
• Compensation based on experience, offered as a salary or daily/hourly rate