Term: Fixed-Term, 3 months

About Dogpatch Labs

Dogpatch Labs is one of Europe’s leading startup hubs providing a platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, founded with the mission of accelerating the development of Ireland’s startup ecosystem. It is home to over 250 startups and over 500 members from 30 countries. Our alumni include Intercom, an Irish ‘unicorn’ valued at over €1 billion. Dogpatch Labs is also home to Ireland’s National Accelerator Programme, the NDRC.

About The NDRC Accelerator

The NDRC Accelerator is a programme for early stage, globally scalable tech startups that helps founders build their business and raise funding.

Throughout the programme, startups work with over 40 accomplished entrepreneurs, VCs, and experts as mentors and Entrepreneurs in Residence. Each team is provided a 100k uncapped SAFE note investment with a 20% discount. There is also a focus on international expansion and understanding tech industries and funding mindsets of other major markets, such as the US.

General Associate Info

As an Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with startups in our program, learn a lot, and meet amazing people. You will also attend and participate in much of what goes on around Dogpatch Labs including mentor talks and guest presentations. It's a great opportunity to learn about running a startup right at the source of where things get done, while adding a ton of value to the operations of great startup companies and Dogpatch Labs itself.

This is a full time position during the time period. You must be available during the day and on Wednesday evenings. Schedule is flexible but a strong commitment is expected. Applicants should be able to jump in and complete any task quickly and effectively. We expect a great attitude, desire to learn and meet new people, lots of energy and enthusiasm. You should be scared of no task and be willing to take on any project, large or small.

It’s a chance to get an amazing experience, broaden your network in ways you could never imagine, get exposure to some of the greatest up and coming companies and teams in the country. Associates may end up being employed by one of the teams, Dogpatch Labs, by someone they met during the span of the three months, or go on to build their own companies.

About The Role

NDRC Accelerator Technical Associate

We are looking for a dynamic Tech Associate who loves working on the technical side of building products. In this role, you will get to collaborate with 7 top-caliber startups from around Ireland and abroad for a three month period. From competitive research to brainstorming on technical solutions to problems, this role is the opportunity to apply and further develop unique skills as a technical team member in a startup.

This role demands great organizational skills, flexibility, and calmness in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We also expect the Tech Associate to participate in program support with the other associates. Tasks will include assisting the companies in any areas of need, planning of weekly events, preparation for end of programme events, and taking meeting notes.

Associates will report to the Program Director. The position begins on January 22, 2024 to April 11, 2024. The upcoming NDRC Accelerator programme will take place in a hybrid environment; three “Core Weeks” will take place in-person at Dogpatch Labs in Dublin, Ireland. Associates must be able to attend these three core weeks in-person:

• Core Week 1: January 22 - 25, 2024
• Core Week 2: To be Confirmed (One week in Feb + March)
• Core Week 3: April 8 - 11, 2024
  
  

The rest of the programme will take place virtually with the option to work from Dogpatch Labs available and encouraged.

What We’re Looking for:

• BEng/BS degree or 3-5 years years working in software development, research or related fields
• Experience in data science and software development/engineering
• Experience using statistical analysis software
• Knowledgeable in various research and testing methodologies
• Critical thinking and good collaborative work
• High level of autonomy and ability to manage priorities
• Authorized to work as a contractor in the EU
• Available for the duration of the program
  
  

What You’ll Work On

• Supporting all NDRC Accelerator cohort startups with various tasks on an as-needed basis;
• Supporting the NDRC team with various tasks related to the delivery of the programme;
• Supporting the wider Dogpatch Labs team with tasks related to startup community events on an as needed basis
  
  

Who You Are:

• 1 year’s experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. You may have run your own startup or worked for a tech company previously.
• You’re passionate about startups and innovation.
• You will have a knowledge and/or interest in the tech/energy/sustainability/startup world.
• You’re highly organised and strong in multi-tasking, planning, priority setting and execution.
• You know how to manage projects effectively and engage people to meet milestones.
• You’re a generalist with strong commercial acumen, happy to chip in wherever you’re needed.
• You’re self-motivated, independently driven and thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments with a constant curiosity and a desire to learn new things.
• You’re a strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize research and ideas into meaningful and powerful presentations.
• You ask, or learn to ask the right questions.
• You’re a team player who enjoys collaborative work and brings a positive attitude to any task.
• You have great communication skills and can work closely with people.
• Ability to use modern technology platforms, and learn quickly (Trello, Slack, Google Docs & Slides etc)
  
  

Details:

• Contract:
• Location of duties: Dogpatch Labs CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, Ireland. Hybrid working can be facilitated outside of Core Weeks.
• Start date: 22 January 2024
  
  

How To Apply

Please submit your CV along with a short blurb (< 200 words) summarising why you’re interested in working with the NDRC and our Accelerator cohort startups.

Dogpatch Labs is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and mindsets, because we know the strength of our team lies in its diversity.