Software/AI Engineer (m/f/d) – Impact Accelerator Fellowship

Location: Germany-wide (on-site or hybrid, depending on startup)Program Duration: January 12 – March 27, 2026Type: Full-time fellowship (with hiring option)Scholarship: €1,000/monthAbout the RoleYou’re passionate about code that matters? Join a mission-driven startup working on meaningful, scalable solutions — and help build tech with real-world impact.As part of the Impact Accelerator Talent Program, you’ll spend three months working directly inside one of Germany’s most promising early-stage impact startups. You’ll be hands-on in developing products, optimizing systems, or experimenting with AI solutions — depending on the focus of your assigned team.The accelerator is part of the Social Impact Republic, a joint initiative of six leading startup hubs shaping the future of social innovation in Germany.What You’ll GetA full-time position inside a handpicked impact startup for at least 3 monthsA monthly scholarship of €1,000A real chance to transition into a paid role or long-term collaborationFirst-hand startup experience in a high-growth, impact-driven environmentA job with meaning and purposePossible Focus Fields & LocationsDepending on your fit and interests, you could work with startups tackling big challenges in areas such as:AI in GovTech – Campus Founders (Heilbronn)EdTech – Founders Foundation (Bielefeld)Citizen Entrepreneurship & DemocracyTech – Public Value Hub (Leipzig)GreenTech – Digitales Innovationszentrum (Rostock)What You BringA Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or Interaction Design(Optional) Further training or certification in Data Science, Machine Learning, or AIHands-on experience from academic, startup, or work projectsA strong drive to build real solutions and create positive societal impactExperience in agile teams and digital product developmentYou’re flexible, solution-oriented, and thrive in a startup environmentYou’re a great communicator and a true team playerFluent in English (C1) and comfortable in German conversations (B2 minimum)Available full-time from January 12 to March 27, 2026How to ApplyClick Apply on LinkedIn to start your application. Then head over to our application page to complete the process: https://dps.recruitee.com/o/software-ai-engineer-impact-accelerator