As an ambassador for a large public-sector open-source AI initiative (built on Haystack), you will:
Provide hands-on expertise with Haystack and Python to advance and extend the open-source framework.
Deliver expert-level support as the primary technical contact for users and stakeholders.
Implement patches, updates, and small product improvements to ensure stability and continuous enhancement.
Build, nurture, and engage a local developer and user community around the project and its underlying stack.
Create feedback loops by gathering input from users, institutions, and partners to help shape the product roadmap.
Develop capability-building materials (workshops, guides, demos) to increase adoption and understanding.
Design and execute local awareness initiatives to increase visibility of the project and its value proposition.
Organize and host events such as hackathons, meetups, and webinars to foster engagement and learning.
Act as a liaison for public authorities, municipal partners, and institutional stakeholders to support collaboration.
Spend at least 2.5 days per week on-site at a partner innovation campus in Heilbronn, working closely with ecosystem stakeholders.
2+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or open-source development.
Strong Python skills; familiarity with Haystack or other LLM/IR frameworks.
Experience working with or in public sector environments is a strong plus.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to lead workshops, explain technical concepts clearly, and support users effectively.
Comfortable working on-site in Southern Germany (minimum 2.5 days/week).
Fluency in German and English.
Experience in DevRel, community management, or developer advocacy.
Background contributing to open-source projects.
Knowledge of vector search, NLP, LLMs, or retrieval-augmented architectures.
Familiarity with public-sector procurement, data governance, or institutional collaboration.
Experience organizing tech events, meetups, or hackathons.
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