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Come work with us

Be part of our team and contribute to education, culture and environmental protection

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Our Areas of Focus

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Science & Education

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Social & Conservation

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Art & Culture

Our Mission

  • Educating and inspiring generations

Our Values

  • Integrity
  • Mastery
  • Sustainability
  • Collaboration

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Reasons you should
work with us

PURPOSE 

You will be working for one of the largest foundations in Europe (by endowment) and have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations.

PERSONAL GROWTH

We are a fast-growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high-level executives and senior stakeholders from our projects.

AGILITY

Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment.

Sounds exciting?

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Our Team

We contribute to education, culture and environmental protection. 

Operating in a concisely structured team, through the projects supported by the Foundation we aim to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation.

In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the Hasso Plattner Foundation in 2015. Our main office is in Potsdam (Germany), with additional offices in San Francisco (USA) and Cape Town (South Africa).

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What else do we offer?

Competitive compensation package

Support to pursue professional training

Multi-day team events

Public transport ticket

State-of-the-art IT equipment

A beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view

Free lunch, fruit, drinks, excellent coffee

Opportunities for outdoor sports activities

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People & Culture Team

Our Team
Elise Grubits

Head of
People & Culture