Junior Product Manager (All Genders) - AI & Digital Product Development, Travel
Estimated salary
€3,326 – €5,465per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
CHECK24 is hiring a Junior Product Manager for AI & Digital Product Development in its Leipzig-based Travel division to help integrate artificial intelligence into digital travel products used by millions of customers. The role involves analyzing user pain points, translating them into requirements and user stories, and supporting new AI-powered features from concept through launch alongside product management, IT, and data science. The successful candidate will use modern AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT Enterprise, Cursor, and Figma Make while gradually taking ownership of their own workstreams. Candidates should hold a strong Bachelor's degree, have an interest in AI and digital products, and be fluent in German and English at C1 level.
Requirements
- Successfully completed degree (at least Bachelor's) with strong academic performance among high achievers in your field of study
- Strong analytical skills: quickly identify connections, structure complex issues clearly, and have high standards for quality results
- Interest in AI, digital products, user behavior, and data-driven decisions, with a desire to develop quickly in this environment
- Willingness to take on responsibility early, try new things, and quickly get up to speed on product, data, and AI topics
- Clear communication, team collaboration, and ability to constructively combine different perspectives
- Fluent German and English, at least C1 level
Languages
German
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Permanent full-time contract with attractive compensation, an annual bonus, and rewards for outstanding achievements
Vouchers for CHECK24 products, subsidized company pension, and other perks
Individual career development, training, a personal education budget, regular feedback conversations, and personal coaching
Independent work with real scope for your own ideas, short decision paths, and access to modern AI tools
More than 30 vacation days for strong performance, with options for additional unpaid leave, sabbaticals, and workation abroad
Close in-person collaboration with product management, IT, data science, and management, with optional mobile work on Fridays
Subsidized Deutschlandticket and bike/e-bike leasing
Free daily lunch, drinks, muesli, and fresh fruit
Personal trainers, sports groups, and a 50% subsidy toward EGYM Wellpass
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€52,740/year
€4,395/month
Total Deductions
€18,947
36% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€2,816/mo
€33,793/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€7,479
🏦 Pension Insurance€4,904
🏥 Health Insurance€4,614
🫶 Care Insurance€1,265
📋 Unemployment Insurance€685
🏠 Cost of Living in Leipzig
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€700
Groceries
€260
Transport
€65
Utilities
€200
Internet
€35
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€10
Gym/Month
€35
Coffee
€3
Beer (0.5L)
€3
Cinema
€10
Monthly Net Salary:€2,816
Comfortable Living:€1,322
Monthly Savings:€1,494 (53%)
💰
Strong savings potential: You could save €1,494 monthly, which is €17,928 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Leipzig. 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 €52,746 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €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
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€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
📍 Life in Leipzig
👥
Population
0.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
6.0
💻
Tech Scene
7.0
🌍
International
6.0
🚇
Public Transport
7.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
7.0
ℹ️
About Leipzig
- •Rapidly growing tech and creative scene
- •Very affordable compared to western cities
🌤️
Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters
- •Warm summers
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1600 sunshine hours/year
🛡️
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare
- •University hospital
- •Good coverage
Quality: 8.0Access: 7.0
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Culture
- •Gewandhaus Orchestra
- •Spinnerei art district
🎉
Nightlife
- •Thriving club and bar scene
- •Karl-Liebknecht-Straße
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Recreation
- •Lake district nearby
- •Many parks and green spaces
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Cost of Living
- •Very affordable for a major German city
- •Rapidly rising rents but still cheap
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€700
⚡ Utilities:€200
🛒 Groceries:€260
🍽️ Dining out:€12
Part of Collections
CHECK24 is Germany's largest online comparison platform, covering insurance, energy, telecom, finance, travel, and e-commerce verticals with its own in-house product and engineering teams.
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