Staff Product Engineering - AI (m/f/d)

 

 At SIXT, we are redefining how world-class product organizations operate through AI. In this role, you will be the go-to expert for all AI-related initiatives across the RENT Booking organization, shaping the integration of AI into product management workflows, engineering practices, and design processes. You will architect the transformation of a traditional product organization into an AI-augmented powerhouse, embedding tools, frameworks, and best practices that increase productivity, accelerate decision-making, and unlock new levels of impact. This is a hands-on leadership position where your technical credibility, product vision, and AI fluency will guide teams, influence stakeholders, and drive the next generation of AI-powered product operations at SIXT. 

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

• Serve as the primary AI authority, advising Product Managers, Engineers, and Designers on AI adoption, tools, and best practices, without having direct reports. 
• Design and implement an AI-assisted product workflow system, integrating tools like Claude Code, Claude Cowork, and autonomous AI agents into daily operations. 
• Lead organizational AI transformation by defining an AI maturity roadmap, establishing standards for prompt engineering, and scaling AI literacy across teams. 
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Design, and Data stakeholders to identify high-leverage AI opportunities and prioritize initiatives with measurable business impact. 
• Evangelize AI across the organization through workshops, playbooks, coaching sessions, and hands-on guidance, driving adoption and cultural change. 
• Define success metrics for AI adoption and outcomes, ensuring rigorous tracking and continuous optimization of AI-enabled processes. 

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

• Hands-on experience building or deploying AI/ML systems, including LLM-based workflows, predictive models, or AI-assisted tooling, with a strong understanding of the AI landscape and enterprise adoption. 
• Proven track record in senior product leadership roles, ideally at Director level, managing complex digital products end-to-end in an agile environment. 
• Engineering fluency to engage meaningfully on architecture, build-vs-buy decisions, and practical challenges of AI-integrated software delivery at scale. 
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect AI capabilities to measurable business outcomes and present transformation roadmaps to senior stakeholders. 
• Excellent communication and educational skills, able to demystify complex AI technology for non-technical audiences and lead organizational change initiatives. 
• Energetic, pragmatic, and hands-on mindset, thriving in ambiguity, moving fast, and holding to the highest standards of quality. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Generous Time Off Enjoy 28 days of vacation, an additional day off for your birthday, and 1 volunteer day per year
• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Benefit from a hybrid working model, flexible working hours, and no dress code
• Great Employee Benefits Access discounts on SIXT rent, share, ride, and SIXT+, along with partner discounts
• Training & Development Participate in training programs designed for your personal growth and development
• Health & Well-being Private health insurance to support your well-being
• Additional Perks Enjoy the Coverflex advantage system to enhance your employee experience

About us:

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT+ (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!