
Tacto · Munich
Tacto builds AI-powered software for strategic procurement teams in manufacturing. Our product is evolving fast: we're introducing agentic capabilities that han...
Tacto builds AI-powered software for strategic procurement teams in manufacturing. Our product is evolving fast: we're introducing
agentic capabilities that handle larger units of work autonomously - and come back to users when decisions are needed or results
are ready.
That shift demands a new kind of interface. Not just new screens, but new patterns for how humans and AI agents collaborate. And
those patterns need to be built, not just designed.
As a Design Engineer, you deeply understand a problem, then design, build, and ship a solution - often autonomously. You
contribute directly to the codebase: building features end to end, crafting polished interactions, and ensuring that what ships
feels as good as it works. You think like a designer and build like an engineer. You'll join a small design team and work embedded
with engineering squads to ship product.
Engineering velocity at Tacto is high. Features move from idea to production fast - AI-assisted development is the default. That
speed is a strength, but it creates a real challenge: the gap between what's designed and what's shipped keeps growing,
interactions get neglected, and polish falls through the cracks.
We need someone who closes that gap by being in the code. Not a design system caretaker, but a builder who ships features with
high craft - and who naturally improves the shared foundations along the way. Someone who obsesses over the details that make a
product feel great: the transitions, the keyboard interactions, the edge states, the moments of delight.
frontend code that users interact with. You own the result, not just a layer of it.
micro-interactions, keyboard behavior, responsiveness, accessibility.
can't be mocked up in Figma. You build them so the team can see and feel them.
As you build, you naturally strengthen the shared UI foundations and component library that the whole team relies on.
handoff: instead of waiting for specs, you shape the solution in Figma or code, whichever gets there faster.
We're looking for a block-shaped designer - not a T-shape with one deep skill, but someone genuinely strong across multiple
disciplines. In your case, the block leans technical: you're an engineer who thinks like a designer, or a designer who builds like
an engineer. Either way, you ship real code and care deeply about how it feels.
goes to customers.
communicate what it should. You don't need someone to hand you a pixel-perfect mock to build something good.
mockup.
details behind the pretty pixels.
workflow around these tools and push what's possible.
decisions along the way.
great product.
Tacto is building the intelligence layer that connects AI to the physical world of manufacturing, starting with procurement. AI is
transforming every industry, but it stops at the factory gate. The knowledge that holds manufacturing together - part costs,
suppliers, materials - is scattered across systems and people. Over 50% of a product's cost originates from suppliers, making
procurement the single largest cost lever in manufacturing and the missing connection between the digital and the physical world.
Yet it still runs on Excel and legacy systems. We're changing that with our Procurement Intelligence Platform, trusted by hundreds
of companies running billions of Euros of material.
Based in Munich, we are 100+ passionate builders who are in-office, with high expectations, fast growth, and a lot of fun. We are
supported by >€50m from Sequoia, Index, and Europe's leading tech entrepreneurs and industry veterans.
Manufacturing forms Europe's economic backbone, driving a fourth of Europe's GDP and providing over 30% of jobs. These hidden
champions and global market leaders manufacture the physical world around us, from the machines that build our cities to the
medical devices that save lives.
But the world is changing. The US dominates the digital world of bits. China is scaling the world of atoms, manufacturing at
unprecedented speed and scale. Geopolitics are more uncertain than ever. Europe's strength lies in its deep industrial knowledge
through generations of engineering. Manufacturing worldwide runs on European machines and software. But that heritage is only an
advantage if we leverage it in the age of AI.
Tacto builds the AI that connects Atoms and Bits, empowering our Industrial Base to Stay Stronger and building a lighthouse for
European tech.
The people at Tacto are passionate about building the organization, growing themselves, and our product while having fun and being
real. We have high expectations, great talent density, and a culture where your ambition, performance, and agency are what count -
not where you come from or how big your ego is. You'll grow at the forefront of AI, have real ownership and impact, and be
surrounded by the best people in their field who challenge you and make you better every day. That is demanding and rewarding, but
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Tacto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Please do not submit personal data revealing racial or ethnic
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AVATR Global Design Center is looking for a Lead/Senior Interior Designer working for a new Disruptive and High-End SEV Brand. You will become part of our experienced and international AVATR Design Team in Munich. Here we strongly believe in the power of design as a propeller towards continuous innovation and breaking boundaries. Our design-driven philosophy is at the core of our company, influencing every product we create, every service we provide, and every relationship we nurture. Therefore, we offer a permanent position where your creative freedom is welcomed. Each team member’s unique contribution is not only valued but essential to our collective growth. With your fresh insights, we’ll explore new heights together in a culture of mutual respect, trust, and lively collaboration. What you will do: * Deliver new, compelling designs solutions and product innovations for advanced and production car projects * Create fresh, innovative ideas with a stretch and forward thinking. * Work traditionally and digitally (2D and 3D) for concepts and production programs. * Project ownership and drive the team for high quality deliverables with timing discipline. * Interface with cross-functional team during various design development phases. * Create artistic presentation to senior management. * Trend research and innovation in interior geometry concepts and ideas. * Development of functionalities and user experiences What you will bring: * Over 6 years of automotive interior design experience, including a completed production vehicle design project, with thorough knowledge of the full vehicle production process and strong expertise in interior design engineering. * Strong 2D & 3D digital capabilities. Well experienced in both Interior and Interior design & development on concepts and production projects. * Ability to think three-dimensionally, with a strong emphasis on proportions, sophistication, and a refined sense of graphics and form. * Proficiency in applying and translating cultural insights to design characteristics. * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive Design, Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or a related field What We Offer: * Competitive Salary: Reflecting your skills and experience. * Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office. * Health & Wellness: Access to the Wellhub Pass for your well-being. * Employee Development: Learning opportunities and training programs to support your career growth. * Transport Support: Deutschland ticket or fuel card. * Meal Allowance: For lunch at the canteen. * Gifts: Celebratory gifts for work anniversaries and Chinese New Year. * Company Events: Regular team-building and social activities. * Optional Company Pension Scheme: Available based on your needs. * Inclusive Culture: A diverse, supportive environment where every voice is valued. Thank you for considering joining our team! We look forward to hearing from you and hope you become a part of our company. If you are interested in the position, please apply now. We are excited about the possibility of working together to create a bright future!
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Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. ABOUT THE ROLE We are developing the avionics system of a rocket engine powered by electric pumps. The team is responsible for the design, integration, testing, and qualification of the engine electronics and embedded software. We are looking for an Senior Electronics Hardware Test & Qualification Engineer to help structure, execute, and industrialize our electronics test activities. This role is intended for someone who is both rigorous in test definition and reporting, and hands-on in the lab. The objective is to help mature our electronics hardware from prototype bring-up to qualified and deliverable units by defining test strategies, preparing test campaigns, building test means, executing tests, analyzing results, and producing clear verification evidence. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS We are looking for someone who enjoys the interface between engineering design and real hardware testing. The ideal candidate is rigorous enough to define proper test strategies and qualification evidence, but practical enough to build a test adapter, debug a signal on an oscilloscope, and improve a lab setup. This person should be comfortable working in a fast-moving development environment where hardware is still evolving, tests need to be structured, and technical issues must be solved pragmatically. 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All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible. If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.