Location: Vienna, Austria 
Commitment: Part-time (20 h/Woche) 

 About Factorymaker 

factorymaker is building AI design agents for the industrial world. We turn complex factory and infrastructure planning into intelligent, data-driven decision systems. We connect building, process, and site data within an intelligent decision space that enables companies to solve complex operational and strategic challenges in a data-driven way. Our technology automates analysis, planning, and optimization processes, transforming infrastructure from a static cost factor into an active performance lever. We help industrial companies use space more efficiently, improve operational workflows, and make well-informed investment decisions. We are a Vienna-based deep-tech company building the next generation of AI-powered decision and optimization systems for industrial organizations.

Your Role 

As a Founder’s Associate, you work directly with the founders and support them across strategic, operational, and organizational topics. You act as a sparring partner, structuring force, and executor — gaining exposure to all core areas of a growing deep-tech company. The role is intentionally broad: from finance and investor relations to sales support, market analysis, and internal project coordination. You are not expected to know everything — but you should think quickly, act in a structured way, and enjoy diving into new topics with flexibility and curiosity. The position is designed as a 20-hour role and is also suitable for ambitious students who want to take on responsibility early and gain deep insight into building a technology-driven company. More important than perfect prior experience are analytical clarity, a strong willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently and in a structured manner. 

Responsibilities 

• Support financial tracking (KPIs, cash flow, reporting, budget overviews)

• Prepare investor updates and support fundraising activities

• Sales support (research, proposal preparation, CRM structuring, pipeline analysis)

• Conduct market and competitive analyses

• Document and structure internal processes

• Support research and public funding projects

• Coordinate hiring processes (scheduling, candidate communication, structuring)

• Organize travel, meetings, and operational workflows

• Conduct ad-hoc analyses and strategic special projects

Requirements (Must-Haves) 

• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills

• Ability to quickly grasp complex topics and prepare them clearly and precisely

• High level of initiative and execution capability

• Excellent German and English skills

• Confident handling of numbers, spreadsheets, and presentations

• Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-changing, entrepreneurial environment

Nice-to-Have 

• Ongoing or completed studies in Business, Management, or Finance (e.g., WU Vienna, TU Business Informatics, Industrial Engineering)

• Initial practical experience in startups, consulting, investment, corporate strategy, or finance

• Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills and structured work in tools like Notion

• Basic understanding of SaaS, tech, or platform business models

What we offer 

• Direct collaboration with the founders and deep insights into building and scaling a growing deep-tech startup

• High level of responsibility and real impact on strategy, market positioning, and company success

• The opportunity to actively shape a new technology category in the industrial sector

• International, interdisciplinary team with short decision-making paths and open communication culture

• Enterprise customers and demanding industrial projects

• Dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on AI, optimization, and design technologies

• Flexible working hours with outcome orientation rather than presence culture

• Remote work possible (up to 50% home office)

• Modern office in Vienna’s 4th district

• Participation in relevant conferences and industry events

• Regular team offsites and retreats

• Flexible vacation policy

• Laptop and technical equipment of choice

• Free snacks and coffee in the office

The minimum salary for this position is based on the Austrian collective agreement for employees in the IT services sector (employment group AT). Market-competitive overpayment depends on qualifications and experience.

Interested? 

Send us your application with CV and a short motivation letter to office@factorymaker.at. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!