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Dryft builds AI models that automate complex human decisions in manufacturing operations. The company captures knowledge from experienced operators across supply chain, production planning, and engineering, then uses AI to help manufacturers run their businesses more effectively. Customers include some of the world's largest robotics, machine, and component manufacturers.
As Founding Deployment Lead, you will own end-to-end customer deployments—from initial executive workshops through production rollout across multiple plants. You'll work with C-level executives, shop-floor operators, and IT teams to ensure successful implementation. Your responsibilities include:
• Lead deployments end-to-end, managing the full customer journey from strategy to production use across plants
• Shape the product by working daily with users, translating messy workflows into feature requests, and collaborating closely with engineering to influence the roadmap
• Build for scale by converting one-off deployments into repeatable playbooks and product features, eventually building and leading the deployment team
• Sit at the intersection of customers, product, and engineering, bringing insights back to shape Dryft's strategic direction
This is a highly entrepreneurial role requiring someone who thrives in ambiguity, works under pressure, and solves problems most people avoid. You'll spend time in the trenches with customers, prototyping solutions, and driving adoption. The role offers unusual ownership early on and the opportunity to grow into leadership positions like Chief Product Officer or Chief Operating Officer.
Dryft is a small, talent-dense team backed by founders and operators from legendary tech companies, Tier-1 U.S. venture firms, and board members from global industrial companies. The company values humility, hard work, speed, kindness, deep customer care, and a willingness to tackle difficult problems.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 6+ years of fast-paced experience in a top-tier role (e.g., consulting), as a founder, or as an early employee in a high-growth startup
• Technical fluency and AI-native mindset: comfortable with data, APIs, integrations, and experimenting with new AI tools (Claude Code experience is a plus)
• Industrial domain expertise: prior work in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, or related industrial sectors; genuine interest in these industries
• Founder DNA: high agency, drive, serious work ethic; ability to thrive in ambiguity and anticipate priorities without waiting for direction
• Product mindset: ability to listen to customer pain points and translate them into compelling product features
• Competitive track record: demonstrated success at winning in difficult challenges
• Communication skills: ability to influence C-level executives, win over skeptical IT leaders, and build rapport across all organizational levels
• Down-to-earth and relatable: can connect equally well with shop-floor operators and boardroom executives
• Willingness to relocate to Munich and work onsite with 30–50% travel
