Cofounder Business Development

Company Description Root Cause Technologies GmbH specializes in turning complex safety and security requirements into practical, achievable engineering solutions for automotive, rail, and industrial suppliers. The company provides expertise in functional safety, CRA, cybersecurity, embedded RTOS development, and FPGA design, with services ranging from gap analyses, HARA, TARA, and safety and cybersecurity analysis to safety case preparation and secure software architecture reviews. By focusing on audit and assessment readiness, clear documentation, and efficient engineering, Root Cause Technologies helps teams avoid last‑minute firefighting and overengineering. Their work enables faster certification cycles, reduced project risk, and systems that balance safety, security, and cost. The company is growing and seeks cofounding team members who can help expand its impact and client base.

Role Description As Cofounder Business Development, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the commercial strategy of Root Cause Technologies GmbH and building long-term client relationships in the automotive, rail, and industrial sectors. On a day-to-day basis, you will identify and qualify leads, conduct outreach, hold discovery calls, and develop proposals that align client needs with the company’s safety and cybersecurity services. You will collaborate closely with technical experts to translate complex engineering offerings into clear value propositions, contribute to marketing content and campaigns, and represent the company at industry events and online. The role includes working on pricing strategies, partnership opportunities, and go-to-market plans, while helping to refine service packages and feedback loops from the market. This is a full-time hybrid role based in Ansbach, where regular on-site collaboration is combined with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and research abilities to understand complex safety, cybersecurity, and engineering domains and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts in accessible language, conducting client meetings, and preparing clear documentation and presentations.
• Proven sales skills, including lead generation, pipeline management, negotiation, and closing deals in a B2B environment.
• Marketing capabilities, such as developing positioning and messaging, contributing to digital and content marketing, and supporting campaigns and events.
• Experience or familiarity with automotive, rail, industrial, or related engineering sectors; understanding of functional safety or cybersecurity standards is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a readiness to take ownership, work hands-on, and contribute as a cofounder to strategic decisions and company growth.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, highly collaborative team, with strong self-organization and accountability in a hybrid work setting.
• Relevant degree in business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience in business development or technical sales.

Interested: call us +4917632290358, info@rootcause-tec.com