52 English-speaking jobs in Cologne

Experienced Interim CFO needed for €180m revenue e-commerce business. Lead finance function across FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, and reporting. Drive cash flow management, working capital optimization, and support strategic initiatives. Proven track record in PE-backed businesses, e-commerce experience, and strong stakeholder management required.

The Chief Operating Officer will develop and implement operational strategies, manage daily operations, and lead a high-performing team. The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in operational management with at least 5 years in a senior/middle-management leadership position. The COO will also manage operational budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation.

Aircraft technicians (CAT B1) needed for outstation in Cologne. Conduct repair and maintenance on aircraft systems, analyze defects, and document completed tasks. Must have EASA license CAT B1 and relevant type rating.

Doctoral Researcher (Prae-Doc) to join the FWF ASTRA project RE-SECURE – Remaking Security: Technopolitics in the Global East. Develop a dissertation project within the framework of RE-SECURE and contribute to collaborative research. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative empirical research, contributing to comparative and conceptual work, and publishing research results.

Postdoctoral Researcher (Post-Doc) to lead a case study on cybersecurity in Estonia, examining the evolution of Cold War cybernetic expertise in the context of post-socialist security transformation.

The German Sport University Cologne seeks a W1 Junior Professorship in Data Science with a focus on multimodal training and movement data analysis. The successful candidate will develop approaches for training optimization in various sports contexts. Responsibilities include teaching and research, including participation in joint research activities and third-party funding acquisition. Applicants must have a PhD, relevant publications, experience with machine learning, and strong programming skills.

DataForce by TransPerfect seeks home cooks in Germany for a remote project. Participants will prepare dishes, capture photos throughout the process, and share details. Must be 18+, reside in Germany, and have a smartphone (2018 or later), digital scale, measuring tools, and working English proficiency.

Working Student supports daily production operations in a robotic kitchen environment. Tasks include ingredient preparation, packaging, logistics, and maintaining food safety standards.

Product Marketer will own end-to-end go-to-market strategy for new and existing customers. Responsibilities include product launches, sales enablement materials, and webinar program management. Requires 2-5 years B2B SaaS marketing experience, experience running product launches, strong project management skills, and fluency in English. German is a plus.

Supervise a team of operatives and drivers in a busy freight processing environment. Plan and execute actions to achieve service level targets. Ensure team adherence to safe, secure, and compliant working practices.

Manage and grow complex website and retainer projects for B2B SaaS companies. Coordinate projects, lead client communication, and translate client feedback into actionable steps for design and development. Support clients with website strategy, CRO, messaging, landing pages, and long-term website growth.

JoinMyTrip seeks adventurous individuals to plan and lead unforgettable trips for a community of passionate travelers. Responsibilities include trip planning, securing accommodations, and creating a positive experience for participants. Applicants should have strong organizational skills, travel expertise, and the ability to lead and engage groups.

Electrical Engineer (m/f/d) needed for temporary employment at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in Cologne-Porz. Responsibilities include plant operation & maintenance, fault and repair management, engineering & optimization, project coordination & interface, and technical documentation. Requires a Bachelor's/Diploma in electrical or energy engineering or a master craftsman/technician qualification with 5+ years of experience in high and low voltage systems.

Create daily short-form videos promoting JoinMyTrip across TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. Must be 18-30 years old, based in the EU, US, Canada, or UK, and able to post 1+ video per day.

This 12-month training program prepares individuals for a Territory Manager role. Trainees will receive classroom and virtual learning, on-the-job training, and coaching. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, providing service and sales support, and identifying new opportunities. Applicants should have vocational training or equivalent education, customer-facing experience, and basic IT skills.

This postdoctoral position focuses on the design and synthesis of functional molecular architectures for applications in optoelectronics, energy conversion, and light-responsive technologies. The successful candidate will develop new synthetic methodologies for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heteroatom-doped graphenoid systems.

Maintains Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments, develops infrastructure-as-code, designs observability solutions, and automates platform security. Collaborates with development teams to improve system reliability. Requires experience with Kubernetes, Linux administration, infrastructure-as-code tools, and container orchestration technologies.

Cook / Commis de Cuisine needed to ensure kitchen cleanliness, team collaboration, and high food standards. Passion for live cooking, international cuisine, and organizational skills required.

Accounting Assistant provides support with bank payments, VAT declarations, and other accounting tasks. Reports to the Accounting Manager and collaborates with other departments.

EIT Water seeks its inaugural Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its start-up phase and long-term growth. The CEO will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring measurable impact aligned with the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and EU policy objectives.