High Potential Program - AI, Automation & IT Operations
ABOUT US:
Impossible Cloud is a fast-growing B2B cloud company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. We have built a cloud object storage solution comparable to AWS S3, purpose-built and optimised for AI and compute workloads. Our commercial hyper-growth speaks for itself, powered by our channel-first go-to-market strategy.
We are now expanding beyond storage: we are building a high-performance compute platform, offering an end-to-end solution from GPU infrastructure to full GPU platform software stack. In doing so, we are redefining the cloud ecosystem by bridging the gap between decentralised infrastructure (DePIN), mainstream B2B cloud use cases, and AI applications.
Find out more about us here.
Impossible Cloud High Potential Program (HiPo)
We created the High Potential Program to harness the capabilities of ambitious graduates and professionals ready to tackle tomorrow's challenges. This intensive four to six-month program is designed to unlock your full potential through real-world projects, supported by comprehensive training, mentorship, and leadership development.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Solve problems! Dive into real-world projects from day one, addressing dynamic challenges and contributing to the company's growth.
Onboarding & Training (Months 1-2): Receive one-on-one mentorship and weekly feedback from seasoned tech, operations, and IT leaders. Learn the company's internal IT infrastructure, compliance requirements, workflows, and build your essential IT support and AI/automation toolkit.
Project Immersion (Months 3-4): Working closely with the Engineering Team and department leads across the entire organization, you will dive into hands-on projects across two core pillars:
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Enterprise AI, Automation & Cross-Functional Rollout
Workflow Mapping & AI Research: Map internal workflows across all business teams to identify manual bottlenecks and pilot emerging AI tools-from LLM assistants to workflow platforms (e.g. n8n, Make, Zapier).
Implementation & Playbook Building: Own the end-to-end rollout of selected AI agents and automation solutions across departments, building lightweight internal guides to ensure company-wide adoption.
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Core IT Operations, Access & Compliance
Helpdesk & Asset Management: Act as the first point of contact for internal IT tickets (hardware, software, connectivity) and own end-to-end equipment management for employee devices.
Access Control & Compliance: Support user account provisioning and access permission management while maintaining internal infrastructure documentation in line with compliance requirements.
Leadership Excellence & Impact (Months 5-6): Lead impactful projects demonstrating your growth on your journey to become a global ambassador of the company. Identify recurring technical issues and proactively implement fixes. Help maintain our internal AI tool stack and automation strategy as the company scales, working directly with department leads to embed AI into their day-to-day operations.
WHAT YOU BRING:
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a top-tier program in Computer Science, Business Informatics, IT Management, Information Systems, or possess equivalent practical knowledge.
A natural problem-solver and systems thinker-you see bottlenecks where others see manual tasks, and you don't wait for someone else to fix it. Structured, reliable, and communicative.
Genuinely obsessed with AI tools and automation, with practical exposure to prompt engineering or building custom workflows. Comfortable working across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Hands-on experience with automation platforms (n8n, Make, Zapier) and a foundational understanding of how tools connect via APIs or basic scripting (Python/bash).
A strong communicator who can make any tool feel intuitive to non-technical colleagues across different departments. Fluent in English; German is a plus.
Nice to have: Prior exposure to MDM (Mobile Device Management) tools or corporate IT infrastructure management.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Comprehensive Training: Learn extensively with direct feedback from up to the founders, with the program designed to explore potential full-time employment following its completion.
Mentorship and Development: Benefit from one-on-one mentorship and personalized coaching. You will have a senior leader directly assigned as your mentor to guide you throughout the program.
Practical Experience: Get involved in real projects from day one, collaborating with teams across the company on initiatives that actually matter.
Community and Networking: Participate in monthly collaborative meetup weeks with cool team events and build a robust professional network.
Career Advancement: Successful completion of the program opens the door to a full-time position.
Additional Perks: Great office in a trendy location, free healthy brain food, a canteen and subsidized premium gym membership.
OUR CULTURE:
We are committed to success. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds who share the goal of building a future European cloud champion, celebrated through a richly diverse team of 15+ nationalities and 10+ languages spoken.
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
Apply: Submit your CV or LinkedIn profile via the application form.
First response: We review every application carefully and get back to you within a few days. If your profile is a strong match, we'll invite you to an intro call via Google Meet.
Get to know us: We move quickly through two to four interview steps, including a meeting with our founders.
Offer: If it's a mutual fit, you'll receive a personal offer and feedback call, followed by a written offer document.
