Senior Director of Product
Salary
β¬150,000 β β¬180,000per year
Description
Orbem uses AI to industrialize MRI, providing non-invasive insights into biological matter from fruits to eggs to the human body. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with an office in Houston, Texas, and aims to transform the world's largest biological dataset into actionable intelligence to reduce waste and improve sustainability. As Senior Director of Product, you will own the entire product function, including Product Management, Technical Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Quality Management & Compliance. You will be responsible for delivering products end-to-end at industrial scale, building a systemic capability to scale breakthrough technologies into global products. This role requires strategic leadership, organizational building, and a strong customer focus to drive product success across multiple market segments.
Requirements
- Shipped physical products in industrial environments at mass scale
- Lived the 50β500 person scaling journey at a deep tech company
- Engineering background and built or led at least two of Product Management, Technical Program Management, Systems Engineering, and Product Quality functions
- Customer-anchored with ability to translate customer insights into specs
- Extreme ownership and accountability for product outcomes
- Led product architecture shifts to hardware platform products
- 15+ years of professional experience, including 7+ years building organizations and shipping products
- Strong communication skills to convey product strategy across the company
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Stock options
Relocation support for moving to Germany
β¬1,750 annual learning and development budget
Fitness membership (Urban Sports Club or Wellpass)
Childcare reimbursement for Kita/Kindergarten fees
Deutschland Ticket full coverage for public transportation
Flexible hours and home office
WFH perks: β¬185 to upgrade home office plus external monitor
30 days paid leave
Personal leave for important moments
Work from anywhere up to 60 days per year
International environment with 40+ nationalities
π° Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
β¬165,000/year
β¬13,750/month
Total Deductions
β¬71,795
44% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
β¬7,767/mo
β¬93,205/year
Deduction Breakdown
ποΈ Income Taxβ¬50,493
π¦ Pension Insuranceβ¬9,430
π₯ Health Insuranceβ¬6,103
π«Ά Care Insuranceβ¬1,674
π Unemployment Insuranceβ¬1,318
βοΈ Solidarity Surchargeβ¬2,777
π Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
β¬1650
Groceries
β¬350
Transport
β¬90
Utilities
β¬250
Internet
β¬45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
β¬15
Gym/Month
β¬55
Coffee
β¬4
Beer (0.5L)
β¬5
Cinema
β¬13
Monthly Net Salary:β¬7,767
Comfortable Living:β¬2,422
Monthly Savings:β¬5,345 (69%)
π°
Strong savings potential: You could save β¬5,345 monthly, which is β¬64,140 per year.
π‘ These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of β¬165,000 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of β¬45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
β¬100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (β¬41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
π Life in Munich
π₯
Population
1.6M
β
Quality of Life
9.0
π¬π§
English Friendly
8.0
π»
Tech Scene
9.0
π
International
8.0
π
Public Transport
9.0
π΄
Bikeability
8.0
π¬οΈ
Air Quality
7.0
π³
Green Spaces
8.0
π
Car Free
6.0
βΉοΈ
About Munich
- β’Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- β’Excellent public services
- β’Close to Alps
π€οΈ
Climate
- β’Continental climate
- β’Cold winters with snow
- β’Warm summers
- β’Close to Alps
βοΈJan: 0Β°CβοΈJul: 19Β°Cπ
Avg: 9Β°C
βοΈ1900 sunshine hours/year
π‘οΈ
Safety
- β’Safest major city in Germany
- β’Very low violent crime
- β’Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
π₯
Healthcare
- β’World-class hospitals
- β’Short wait times
- β’Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
π
Culture
- β’Rich arts scene
- β’World-famous museums
- β’Strong music tradition
π
Nightlife
- β’Vibrant beer gardens
- β’Clubs
- β’Cultural events
ποΈ
Recreation
- β’Parks
- β’English Garden
- β’Alps nearby
π°
Cost of Living
- β’Most expensive city in Germany
- β’High salaries compensate somewhat
π Rent (1BR center):β¬1650
β‘ Utilities:β¬250
π Groceries:β¬350
π½οΈ Dining out:β¬22
Engagement
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Part of Collections
Munich-based deep-tech company that turns Magnetic Resonance Imaging into an AI-powered industrial sensor. Flagship Genus Focus scans poultry eggs to determine sex non-invasively in under one second (170M+ eggs scanned). In 2026 expanding into fruit/vegetable inspection and human-health applications. TUM spinoff.
Relocation support provided
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Your situation in Germany
The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.
Only changes the church tax rate β 8% in Bavaria and Baden-WΓΌrttemberg, 9% everywhere else.
Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.