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.
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
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.
Tasks
In this role, you'll take charge of our core consulting functions. You'll work closely with Alex, Co-Founder at Code17 GmbH, who will support you as you step into 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 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.
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
* 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, 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:
1. Initial contact within one week
2. Interview with our team
3. Case study
4. Personal meeting in Leipzig
5. Onboarding
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