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 – https://www.instagram.com/code17.io
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