Role Overview 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 such as retail, insurance, and energy. This role includes a clear path to significant equity and future C‑level responsibility. About Code17 GmbH We are a lean, bootstrapped team of 12 senior software architects and pioneering ML researchers. We partner with leading enterprises – Arvato, PwC, and AOK – on their toughest software engineering and AI challenges, and our patented product getML accelerates customer projects and maximizes ROI. Position Details Anticipated Start Date: Q2/2025 Location: On‑site or remote during the first six months (based in the EU, with Leipzig reachable by train). Conversion to a permanent, full‑time management role requires on‑site presence in Leipzig. Key Responsibilities 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 professional services 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. Qualifications 2–5 years of project delivery experience. 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. Benefits We work hard, but we also believe it should be fun and help you excel personally and professionally: Latest hardware (Apple or Framework notebooks, height‑adjustable desk, 40" curved screen). Subsidised lunches, a job ticket for commuting, and a fitness membership (Urban Sports Club or EGYM Wellpass). Monthly team weeks, 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. Next Steps Initial contact within one week. Interview with our team. Case study. Personal meeting in Leipzig. Onboarding. Our Socials Instagram – Website Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Code17 GmbH by 2x. Get notified about new Founder jobs in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. #J-18808-Ljbffr