Founders Associate Internship GTM & Engineering

About Aretea

Backed by renowned investors such as Cherry Ventures and Tengelmann, Aretea brings together Germany’s leading cybersecurity companies and turns individual excellence into a shared shield. Our principle: security through synergies.

Each company that joins Aretea is already outstanding in its field. Together, they gain new perspectives for their people, a stronger offering for their customers, and a legacy that becomes part of something bigger - fair, transparent, and long-term.

The Role

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial GTM & Engineering Intern to join our team in Berlin.

You’ll work directly with the founders and portfolio companies on everything from commercial scaling and tooling to automation and technical implementation. No layers, no corporate politics – just meaningful work with real exposure.

If you’re curious about building scalable systems, solving operational bottlenecks, and driving growth through technology and execution, this is it.

What You’ll Work On

• Support go-to-market and engineering initiatives across portfolio companies.
• Build and optimize internal tools, workflows, and automations.
• Help improve CRM structures, reporting, outbound infrastructure, and operational systems.
• Support strategic projects – from AI-enabled workflows to technical integrations and scaling initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with M&A, Tech, Sales, and People teams.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work directly with founders and operators on high-priority projects and daily execution.

What You’ll Learn

• Founder proximity: Work directly with Aretea’s founders on high-impact projects.
• End-to-end exposure: Touch growth, operations, and technical implementation in one role.
• High ownership: You’ll run your own workstreams and see results fast.
• Learning velocity: Constant feedback, context, and access to decision-making.
• Flexibility: Hybrid setup in Berlin, lean team, and fair compensation.

What We’re Looking For

• Studies in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Economics, or similar.
• First experience in startups, engineering, growth, operations, or consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on mindset with interest in automation, tooling, AI, or scalable systems.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of ownership.
• Fluent in English, German is a strong plus.

Why Aretea

• Direct exposure: Work hand-in-hand with founders and operators on high-impact initiatives.
• Real impact: Your work directly shapes systems, workflows, and growth across the group.
• Learning velocity: Get feedback, context, and hands-on experience daily.
• Entrepreneurial vibe: Fast, lean, no bureaucracy.
• Fair pay & flexibility: Hybrid setup in Berlin.