Who we are
Cartken is a startup at the forefront of autonomous robotics and last-mile delivery. Our team has more than a century of combined experience solving some of the toughest challenges in autonomous vehicles, robotics, and operations at Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. We have robots operating around the world providing reliable and cost-effective delivery in malls, kitchens, hotels, universities, and city streets.
The AI powering our robots makes them the safest and most reliable in the market today.Our robots are equipped with multiple sensors and cameras which allow them to stop on a dime in order to avoid collisions and choose routes which have the fewest hazards.
You can read more about Cartken here.
Our mission
We aim to make autonomous deliveries mainstream through safety and reliability.Why join us
We’re passionate about applying state-of-the-art technology to solve real-world problems and become the brains behind an automation revolution
We’re fast and thrive on making an impact
You get to work alongside a diverse team of super talented people across USA and Germany
You’ll also get to build a growing startup and by default do and learn a tonne
What you'll do
We’re seeking a Founder’s Associate to support our CTO, Jonas, and grow with us as we build the company and become the brains behind an automation revolution. In this role, you get to own a wide range of non-technical topics and be a trusted go-to-person for our CTO.
More specifically, you’ll:
Provide executive assistance to our CTO - supporting him with preparing materials, administrative tasks and non-technical topics in general
Manage office operations, including overseeing supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships
Support the Munich team on internal operations, communications and marketing - from organising team events to building out our internal knowledge base, to crafting compelling marketing content to support our employer branding efforts
Undertake special assignments or projects as required
Proactively identify and execute on opportunities you see to drive our business forward
Lend a supportive hand wherever needed across the business, such as accounting and HR
What you bring
Some experience in a startup environment supporting the founders with a wide range of topics either in a permanent or intern role
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills having worked with a variety of stakeholders
Proactive self-starter mindset combined with the preference for making an impact in a fast-paced environment
Learning agility, open-mindedness and low ego
Entrepreneurial mindset and obsession with getting things done rather than office politics
German and English at C2 level or above is required.