HPI is recognized as one of the leading university institutes for computer science (www.hpi.de). Our goal is to strengthen Europe's digital sovereignty with excellent research and practice-oriented teaching in computer science. At HPI, we are convinced that excellence is created when knowledge from different disciplines is collaboratively combined to create responsible and pioneering solutions for the future.
In our research clusters "Systems," "Data and AI," "Foundations," "Digital Health," "Security," and "Business and Society" researchers from various disciplines work together on topics relevant to solving the challenges facing society. The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany. 

In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for a

Working Student HPI Engine (m/f/x) - Content Creation

The position is temporary and begins in the summer semester 2026 (March/April to September) with opportunity to prolong and part-time (10 hours per week).

About HPI Engine

The HPI Engine is the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the Hasso-Plattner-Institute. It is dedicated to inspiring and empowering tech talent in Germany and across Europe to become responsible entrepreneurial leaders, driving meaningful impact for our society, economy, and themselves. We achieve this by supporting tech talent with tailored programs, events, modern infrastructure, funding access, and a collaborative entrepreneurship community. 

Your future tasks

• Create and manage social media content for HPI Engine
• Design, create and edit images and visual assets for social media, website and program communication
• Support the communication of startup-relevant topics, programs, founders and events within the HPI Engine ecosystem
• Contribute to strengthening the visibility and recognition of the HPI Engine brand across digital channels
• Support content planning, posting and basic performance tracking

What we are looking for

• Enrolled student (e.g. media, communication, marketing, business, IT or a related field)
• Strong interest in startups, entrepreneurship and innovation
• Experience with different social media platforms and content formats
• Very good skills in image creation and editing (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma or similar tools)
• A strong eye for design, aesthetics and visual storytelling
• Independent, structured working style and a proactive mindset
• Very good written English skills
• Availability of around 10 hours per week

What we offer

• Hands-on experience in one of the leading tech startup ecosystems in Germany
• Insight into startups, founders and innovation at the Hasso Plattner Institute
• Opportunity to actively shape the public image and brand of the HPI Engine
• A collaborative team where your ideas and contributions matter
• Ownership of your own content-related projects
• Flexible working hours that fit well with your studies
• Competitive compensation
• Workplace on the HPI campus in Potsdam-Babelsberg (Griebnitzsee S-Bahn station), with fast transportation connections to Berlin

We look forward to receiving your application documents. Please apply exclusively via our career page.

Any Questions?

Please contact Theresa Weiß via mail at theresa.weiss@hpi.de

Hasso-Plattner-Institut für Digital Engineering gGmbH
Prof.-Dr.-Helmert-Str. 2-3

14482 Potsdam