Working Student – Operations (m/f/d)
Shape the future of energy at a fast-moving, early-stage climate startup-backed by top investors, driven by real impact across Europe’s energy landscape.
At Podero, we’re building the future of energy consumption – combining the power of smart software with everyday devices to transform how people consume energy. Our mission is bold: turn homes and their devices into the most powerful tool for reducing CO₂ and electricity costs. We’re early - and moving fast. We’re backed by leading investors like Planet A and Systemiq Capital and working with major energy providers like E.On and Total Energies.
If you’re excited about shaping a company from the ground up and solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology, Podero is the place to do it. Join us to help build a company that’s lean by design, technically deep, and obsessed with solving the energy transition’s hardest problems
Applications are open until October 31.
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on Operations Working Student to support Podero’s day-to-day operations and help us scale efficiently. You’ll work closely with our founder and founder's associate on topics ranging from finance and culture to automation and investor support.
This role is a perfect fit if you
- Have a strong interest in how to build and run early-stage startups.
- Are a resourceful problem-solver who thrives on tackling challenges hands-on.
- Are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving startup environment.
- Have excellent communication skills and can engage confidently with different stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities
- Build operations and reporting automations for scalable processes
- Set up company-wide statistics tracking and dashboards
- Handle invoicing and billing
- Foster company culture by tracking satisfaction, improving communication, and organizing on-/offsites
- Support hiring and onboarding of new colleagues
- Assist in preparing investor materials
- Provide hands-on support for strategic and operational initiatives
Your Profile
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Economics, or a related field.
- Prior experience in early-stage startups, consulting, or another high-stakes environment.
- Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Based in Vienna, available at least 16h/week, and able to commit for 6+ months.
If you’re eager to learn fast, take ownership, and help shape how a company runs from the inside, we’d love to meet you.
❗️We love technology (obviously), but we do check for AI-generated applications and texts. Keep it real and make it yours.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Vienna
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Hourly salary
- €15

About Podero
Energy suppliers face many challenges in their B2C business, including low margins, low differentiation of their electricity offers, emerging market players, unprofitable electricity trading, and limited IT resources.
Podero is a software platform for utilities that reduces the energy cost of flexible consumer devices like heat pumps, EVs and chargers, inverters, and home batteries by over 25%. Utilities roll out Podero using our white-label web app or integrating our API into their apps. Podero steers devices based on consumers’ PV production, fluctuating spot electricity prices, and the grid-stabilizing balancing energy markets. Podero enables utilities to trade the aggregate device power on the energy markets, ensuring a win-win situation for both utilities and consumers.
Customers of Podero include E.ON, TotalEnergies, oekostrom, KELAG, and more.
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