Visiting Founder Associate (Talent)

About Peec AI

Peec AI is a Berlin-based Series A startup building analytics and intelligence tools for modern SEO and growth teams. As AI reshapes how people discover information online, companies need new ways to understand where they appear, how they perform, and where the next growth opportunities lie. Peec AI helps teams track their visibility across AI search, measure performance, and uncover opportunities to grow their organic presence in an increasingly complex search landscape.

About the role

We’re looking for a Visiting Founder Associate (Talent) to help us build the team that will shape the future of Peec AI. In this role, you’ll work closely with our CEO and recruiting team to identify, engage, and hire exceptional talent across multiple functions. You’ll take ownership of key parts of the hiring process, from proactive sourcing and outreach to managing pipelines and conducting first interviews, while partnering with hiring managers across the company. This is a unique opportunity to gain a front-row seat to how a high-growth startup assembles a world-class team.

What you’ll do

• Support on our #1 opportunity: assembling a team of world class executers

• Work closely with Marius (CEO & Co-Founder) and the founding recruiting team to scale the Peec AI team across multiple functions and departments

• Actively identify and engage top talent through proactive sourcing (LinkedIn, Juicebox, referrals, creative channels)

• Take ownership of end-to-end hiring pipelines, from sourcing and outreach to interviews and funnel management

• Conduct first-round interviews and help assess candidates for a wide range of roles (technical and non-technical)

• Partner cross-functionally with hiring managers across Engineering, Product, GTM, and Finance to align on role requirements, candidate profiles, and hiring priorities

What we’re looking for

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in Business, Economics, Psychology, or a related field

• Proven experience through 1–2 internships or roles in recruiting, venture capital, consulting, high-growth startups, or talent-related functions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can confidently engage and build relationships with candidates

• High curiosity about startups, technology, and what makes exceptional teams

• Low-ego, hands-on team player who’s excited to work closely with founders and take ownership

Bonus points

• Experience in sourcing (LinkedIn/Juicebox), recruiting, or talent research

• Exposure to fast-paced hiring environments or venture-backed startups

• Exposure in client facing positions in sales, retail, hospitality, etc.

• Familiarity with ATS systems (Ashby), or other recruiting tools

• Strong interest in people, culture, and scaling organizations

• Passion for the startup ecosystem and building world-class teams

What we offer

• A rolling internship program with flexible start dates (beginning February, minimum 3-month duration)

• Exciting and challenging work with real impact and ownership at one of Europe’s fastest-growing Series A startups

• Direct exposure to the founders, with a front-row seat to company strategy, hiring, and building

• Steep learning curve across talent, recruiting, leadership, and company-building fundamentals

• Regular team events and off-sites

• Paid Meal & Uber rides when working late

• The most beautiful office space and work environment in Berlin