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(Mid-Senior) Product Designer

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autarc

Software for installers who plan, quote and fit heat pumps and solar systems.

About autarc

  • Founded in Berlin, autarc is a ~75 person start-up that was part of Y Combinator’s S24 batch in San Francisco.
  • The Engineering & Product department currently consists of ~25 people.
  • autarc is developing the leading operating system (OS) for heat pump installers, enabling a more digital and efficient installation process for heat pumps.
  • Right now, 25% of CO2 emissions in Europe are caused by heating our buildings. In order for this to be reduced, the transition towards renewable energy needs to be simplified and made more accessible.
  • autarc is reducing the hurdles to decarbonizing single-family homes and small apartment buildings in Europe, with the goal to help with the planning and designing of 1 million heat pumps by 2030.

About the Role

  • This is a full-time, permanent position.
  • This role requires native level German. We unfortunately won't be processing any applications otherwise.
  • You will work across all of our products that include those honing in on Heating, Solar, Core and AI.
  • In working with multiple experienced Engineers and dedicated Product Managers you'll enhance and optimise the company's main money maker and what got us here today - the OS for heat pump and solar panels installers.
  • In addition, you'll need to build and ship fast in getting prototypes out to market in genuinely understanding what works and what doesn't.
  • We're always looking to build the next generation product and with a clear vision to become the agentic OS for the workforce behind the energy transition, that includes leveraging LLMs and NLP in building an AI voice agent to increase efficiencies.
  • This is a Product Designer position but as the landscape of the industry shifts, we also expect you to build and tangibly contribute on a day-to-day basis.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Build prototypes based on user feedback and customer interests.
  • Work heavily on UX/UI, using Figma and other cutting edge tools (Lovable, Cursor) to build things 0-1.
  • Support leadership in shaping and prioritising the product roadmap.
  • Run product discovery alongside our teams through direct customer engagement.
  • Manage product operations in Linear: triage, prioritisation, sprint hygiene.
  • Facilitate planning sessions with product teams and sprint preps with engineering leads.
  • Represent autarc in customer calls, sales meetings, and training sessions.
  • Work alongside our Engineers in building and shipping material.

What You'll Bring

2-5+ years of experience as a Product Designer.
Native-level German speaking.
A strong eye for detail, covering UX and UI.
Exposure to working in B2B SaaS.
Deep experience working with Figma, plus working with Lovable, Cursor and so on.
AI-native in working with tools to help you run faster and jump higher.
Desire to work in an AI-first team/company.
Shown ability to conduct user interviews and product discovery.
Berlin-based and willing to work hybrid.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Freedom to choose your own equipment (within a budget).
  • 26 paid vacation days.
  • An annual team retreat.
  • The choice between Dance or JobRad for mobility.
  • The choice between Classpass or Urban Sports Club for fitness.
  • Regular team events, lunches and activities.

Interview Process

  • Screening call with Louis (Recruiter).
  • Culture fit call with a Designer.
  • Take home case study/exercise.
  • Final on-site interview with Etienne (CEO) and the team.

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