
Parloa is a leading global AI company with a vision to make every customer interaction as easy as talking to a friend. We amplify the customer service experience with our AI Agent Management Platform. This enterprise-grade platform automates contact centers by leveraging the full power of generative AI safely & reliably in the context of consumer interactions. It combines highly-skilled personal AI agents that engage in natural and unique conversations with every customer, with AI assistance for human agents when they get on the line. Global brands trust Parloa to connect with their customers, ensuring they feel heard through exceptional experiences that increase satisfaction, encourage sales, and build loyalty. Parloa was founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald with offices in Berlin, Munich, and New York.

Parloa is a leading global AI company with a vision to make every customer interaction as easy as talking to a friend. We amplify the customer service experience with our AI Agent Management Platform. This enterprise-grade platform automates contact centers by leveraging the full power of generative AI safely & reliably in the context of consumer interactions. It combines highly-skilled personal AI agents that engage in natural and unique conversations with every customer, with AI assistance for human agents when they get on the line. Global brands trust Parloa to connect with their customers, ensuring they feel heard through exceptional experiences that increase satisfaction, encourage sales, and build loyalty. Parloa was founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald with offices in Berlin, Munich, and New York.
What: AI Agent Management Platform (voice & chat) for enterprise contact centers
Founded: 2018 (Berlin)
Founders: Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald
Recent funding: $350M Series D (Jan 2026) — reported $3B valuation
Headquarters / offices: Berlin; offices in Munich and New York
Enterprise customer service automation / contact center AI
2018
Software Development
€20M (~$21.7M)
Reported Series A in March 2023
$66M
Series B led by Altimeter Capital
$120M
Reported Series C announced May 6, 2025
$350M
Reported Series D valuing company at $3 billion
“Backed by global venture firms including General Catalyst, Durable Capital, Altimeter Capital, EQT Ventures, Mosaic Ventures, Senovo, Newion and La Famiglia Growth”
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YOUR MISSION
Parloa is looking for an experienced Design Systems Lead (f/m/d) to shape the foundation of how we design, scale, and deliver consistent and high-quality experiences across all product and digital touchpoints.
In this role, you'll be responsible for building and evolving a robust, flexible, and scalable design system that not only enables the product team to move efficiently, but also ensures our brand identity is seamlessly reflected across Parloa’s product and web platforms, including in white-labeled environments for partner brands.
This is a strategic, hands-on role at the intersection of platform thinking, design operations, and visual excellence. You’ll work across teams to set the standard for how design is practiced and implemented at Parloa: today and as we grow.
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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Why Parloa?
Parloa is one of the fastest growing startups in the world of Generative AI and customer service. Parloa’s voice-first GenAI platform for contact centers is built on the best AI technology to automate customer service with natural-sounding conversations for outstanding experiences on all communication channels. Leveraging natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning, Parloa creates intelligent phone and chat solutions for businesses that turn contact centers into value centers by boosting customer service efficiency. The Parloa platform resolves the majority of customer queries quickly and automatically, allowing human agents to focus on complex issues and relationships. Parloa was founded in 2018 by Malte Kosub and Stefan Ostwald and today employs over 400+ people in Berlin, Munich, and New York.
When you join Parloa, you become part of a dynamic and innovative team made up of over 34 nationalities that’s revolutionizing an entire industry. We’re passionate about growing together and creating opportunities for personal and professional development. With our recent $120 million Series C investment, we’re expanding globally and looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.
Do you have questions about Parloa, the role, or our team before you apply? Please feel free to get in touch with our Hiring Team.
Parloa is committed to upholding the highest data protection standards for our clients' and employees' data. All our employees are instrumental in ensuring the utmost care, GDPR, and ISO compliance, including ISO 27001, in handling sensitive information.
* We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability status, socioeconomic background and other characteristics.