Founders Associate - AI/ML Consulting Lead

Who we are:

As a lean, bootstrapped team of 12, Code17 GmbH brings together senior software architects and pioneering ML researchers to partner with leading enterprises – Arvato, PwC, and AOK – on their toughest software engineering and AI challenges.

Our USP: At Code17, we build getML, a problem-agnostic machine learning software for predictive analytics on relational business data. Our patented algorithms automate feature discovery through supervised learning, uncovering prediction-relevant domain logic in unprecedented detail. Most importantly, accelerating customer projects with getML reduces delivery timelines from months to days, while providing more accurate predictions – both crucial for maximising our partners’ ROI. – Read more on https://getml.com .

Tasks

As the Founders Associate – AI/ML Consulting Lead, you’ll take a hands-on role in expanding our software engineering and AI/ML services. You’ll lead and grow a skilled team of forward-deployed engineers, and secure and manage major projects for clients across industries like retail, insurance, and energy.

This role includes a clear path to significant equity and future C-level responsibility.

In this role, you will work in close collaboration with Alex, one of the Co-Founders at Code17 GmbH. The primary goal is for you to progressively take on his current responsibilities. He will be working alongside you to ensure a smooth transition and provide the necessary support to empower you in this leadership position.

Lead Client Engagements: Oversee engineering and AI/ML projects from planning through delivery, ensuring measurable business outcomes.

Identify & Drive Growth: Pinpoint high-value AI/ML use cases, lead client workshops to solve challenges, and cultivate new business.

Develop & Lead Team: Recruit, mentor, and foster the growth of our engineering team.

Spearhead Sales & Marketing: Identify recurring industry challenges for AI/ML solutions, manage lead generation and close new projects.

Shape Brand & Presence: Guide our market positioning and lead strategic marketing initiatives.

Your profile

Requirements

At Code17, we value passion, creativity, and the willingness to grow. Key qualifications for this role include:

2–5 years of project delivery experience at a reputable software consulting firm

Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Solid understanding of software development and machine learning concepts

Strong networking and client relationship-building skills

Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities

Highly self-motivated with strong ownership and collaboration skills

Fluency in both German and English

We offer

Position Details:

Anticipated Start Date: Q2/2025

Location: On-site or remote during the first six months (based in the EU, with Leipzig comfortably reachable by train). Conversion to a permanent, full-time management role requires on-site presence in Leipzig.

Benefits

We work hard, but we also believe it should be fun and help you excel personally and professionally:

Latest hardware, including your choice of Apple or Framework notebooks, height-adjustable desk, and a 40" curved screen

Subsidized lunches, a job ticket for commuting, and a fitness membership (Urban Sports Club or EGYM Wellpass)

Monthly team weeks and retreats for strategic planning, trend discussions, and social activities

Open culture that values honest feedback and new ideas

Free drinks, from coffee to after-hours beer in our office

Flexible working hours and a hybrid arrangement in Leipzig

Option to work remotely from most parts of the world for a defined period

As problem-solvers, we value out-of-the-box thinking—show us why you’re the right fit. Present your skills and abilities in any way; the key is to make a lasting impression.

Next Steps:

Initial contact within 48 hours

Interview with our team

Case study

Personal meeting in Leipzig

Onboarding

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