Founders Associate - AI/ML Consulting Lead

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: Initial contact within one week Interview with our team Case study Personal meeting in Leipzig Onboarding Our Socials Instagram –