Founder's Associate Intern

About the role

Founder's Associate Intern

Impossible Cloud operates at the intersection of high-performance infrastructure and emerging AI demands. As a rapidly expanding B2B entity based in Hamburg, Germany, the company has established a robust object storage solution engineered to rival AWS S3. This platform is specifically architected for AI and compute-intensive workloads. The organization's aggressive commercial expansion is driven by a channel-first go-to-market strategy. Looking forward, Impossible Cloud is building a high-performance compute platform to deliver an end-to-end solution from GPU hardware to its software stack. This initiative seeks to bridge decentralized infrastructure (DePIN), standard B2B cloud applications, and AI workloads, thereby redefining the cloud ecosystem. Further information regarding the company is available on its official channels.

This internship places you at the heart of this evolution. You will work directly with the founders on the company's most critical strategic priorities. Your responsibilities will involve supporting the scaling of a category-defining infrastructure business designed to challenge established hyperscalers. You will gain direct insight into high-velocity decision-making and observe the construction of a high-growth technology company from its core. The role involves active participation in shaping storage and compute platforms that serve demanding AI environments.

The position is located in Hamburg. The engagement is structured as an intern role. The compensation for this role is 22 EUR per hour.

Your daily responsibilities will involve orchestrating intake procedures to define project scope and align objectives for new initiatives. You will establish the foundational architecture for the compute platform, including configuring environments and preparing essential tooling. Conducting design reviews to validate architectural choices and identify potential risks before implementation is a core duty. You will coordinate cross-functional review sessions, integrate stakeholder feedback, and refine deliverables to ensure production readiness. Preparing deployment packages and associated documentation to transition features from staging to live infrastructure is required. You will initiate and manage communication with external collaborators, clarify technical requirements, and maintain consistent information flows. Mapping the dependencies between storage services and compute components will fall within your scope to ensure smooth data and control flow. You will also support partner-related activities, resolve technical inquiries, and help sustain strong professional relationships.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate experience in technology roles spanning three years. This experience should provide a practical understanding of how complex systems are operated in production environments. Legal authorization to work in Germany is mandatory. You must be currently enrolled in a study program and able to commit to the full duration of the internship. A foundational familiarity with object storage concepts and cloud infrastructure is necessary to quickly grasp platform details. Comfort with command line tools, editing configuration files, and reviewing technical documentation is essential for success in this role.

Supplementary qualifications include working knowledge of GPU computing, AI infrastructure paradigms, or DePIN principles. These skills are beneficial but not mandatory for the position.

Key tools and concepts central to this role include Impossible Cloud, AWS S3, object storage, GPU infrastructure, DePIN, and a channel-first strategy. Mastery of these areas will enable effective contribution to the company's objectives.

Please confirm all details on the official application page prior to submission. This document outlines the current opportunity and serves as a basis for your application.

What you'll do

• Execute the full scope of tasks associated with the Founder's Associate Intern position at Impossiblecloud, driving ownership over critical operational and strategic initiatives.
• Orchestrate intake procedures to precisely define project scope and align objectives for new initiatives, ensuring clarity and direction from the outset.
• Establish the foundational architecture for the compute platform, including meticulous configuration of environments and preparation of essential tooling to support deployment.
• Conduct rigorous design reviews to validate architectural choices and proactively identify potential risks before implementation, safeguarding project integrity.
• Coordinate cross-functional review sessions, synthesize diverse stakeholder feedback, and iteratively refine deliverables to achieve production readiness and alignment with business goals.
• Prepare deployment packages and comprehensive documentation necessary to facilitate the seamless transition of features from staging environments to live infrastructure.
• Initiate and actively manage communication with external collaborators, clarifying technical requirements and maintaining a consistent flow of information across parties.
• Map intricate dependencies between storage services and compute components to ensure smooth data and control flow, optimizing system interoperability.
• Provide support for partner-related activities, diligently resolve technical inquiries, and contribute to sustaining strong, professional relationships with external entities.
• Analyze and interpret system performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and recommend optimizations that enhance scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate high-level requirements into actionable technical tasks, ensuring efficient execution and timely delivery.
• Contribute to the development of internal frameworks and best practices that streamline workflows and improve the quality of output across the organization.
• Assist in the creation of technical proposals and business documentation that articulate the value proposition and technical feasibility of new initiatives.
• Participate in the evaluation of emerging tools and technologies, assessing their potential integration into the existing stack to drive innovation.
• Act as a liaison between technical and commercial teams, ensuring that technical constraints and opportunities are clearly communicated and understood.
• Support the implementation of monitoring and logging solutions to enhance visibility into system operations and facilitate proactive issue resolution.
• Engage in knowledge-sharing sessions with the broader team to document learnings and promote continuous improvement in processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Demonstrate experience in technology roles spanning a minimum of three years, providing a practical understanding of how complex systems are operated in production environments.
• Possess legal authorization to work in Germany, ensuring compliance with local employment regulations and company policies.
• Maintain current enrollment in a study program, with the ability to commit to the full duration of the internship as defined by organizational requirements.
• Exhibit a foundational familiarity with object storage concepts and cloud infrastructure to quickly grasp platform details and operational nuances.
• Show comfort with command line tools, editing configuration files, and reviewing technical documentation as essential skills for navigating complex technical environments.
• Display strong problem-solving abilities and a methodical approach to troubleshooting issues in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
• Communicate effectively in English, both in written and verbal forms, to facilitate clear collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Adapt quickly to evolving priorities and shifting project scopes, demonstrating resilience and flexibility in a startup environment.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, showing initiative and reliability in meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Align with the company's mission to challenge established hyperscalers and contribute to the development of innovative infrastructure solutions.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of GPU computing, AI infrastructure paradigms, or DePIN principles, which are beneficial but not mandatory for the position.

Practical notes

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Location: Germany

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Engagement: Intern

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Compensation: 22 EUR per hour