Founders Associate (IT & Automation)

Lio
Munich Office, Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Founders Associate (IT & Automation) with technical curiosity and systems-thinking will find this hands-on, fast-moving role in a growing AI company.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who enjoy blending operational support with technical innovation and have experience in system integration
    — “Integrate Microsoft 365, Slack, and other SaaS platforms so information flows smoothly”
  • Individuals who thrive in startup-like environments and can take ownership of projects from inception to implementation
    — “You’ll work closely with our CTO, own projects from problem to implementation and see the impact of your work across the company”
  • People with a background in building practical tools using Python, APIs, and low-code platforms
    — “Use AI-assisted coding, Python, APIs, and low-code platforms to solve real operational problems”

Things to consider

  • The role may require adapting to a rapidly evolving tech stack and project scope
    — “We move fast, care deeply about execution, and give engineers ownership from day one”
  • Candidates should be prepared to handle both routine IT tasks and high-impact automation initiatives
    — “One day, you might be setting up laptops, onboarding a new colleague, or troubleshooting our office network. The next, you could be connecting systems through APIs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in automating repetitive tasks or building internal tools with measurable impact
    — “Turn repetitive work into automated workflows. Find manual tasks across IT and business operations, identify where automation adds value”
  • Showcase your ability to work with SaaS platforms and improve access permissions and device security
    — “Improve how we manage SaaS tools, access permissions, and device security”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with AI-assisted coding and a proactive mindset for testing automation tools
    — “Test AI agents and emerging automation tools, turning useful experiments into reliable solutions the team can use”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Managed IT operations
  • Built automated workflows
  • Integrated systems
Typical background
Background in IT or related fieldInterest in automation and AI

Skills & requirements

Required

IT OperationsAutomationAPI IntegrationPythonLow-code PlatformsAi-assisted Coding

Preferred

Experience With Microsoft 365Experience With Slack

Stack & domain

IT OperationsAutomationApisPythonLow-code PlatformsProblem-solvingCollaborationOwnershipAIEnterprise Software

About the role

Original posting from Lio via Ashby

YOUR ROLE AT LIO

At Lio, we’re building a fast-growing AI company and we want our internal operations to reflect the technology we build.

As a Founder’s Associate Intern/ Working Student focused on IT & Automation, you’ll own our day-to-day IT operations and build the systems that help us scale. You’ll make sure people have the tools, access, and support they need, then look for ways to make those processes simpler, more reliable and increasingly automated.

One day, you might be setting up laptops, onboarding a new colleague, or troubleshooting our office network. The next, you could be connecting systems through APIs, building an internal tool or creating an AI agent that saves the team hours of manual work.

Make it work. Make it better. Then automate it.

You’ll work closely with our CTO, own projects from problem to implementation and see the impact of your work across the company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Everyday IT operations. Manage onboarding and offboarding, configure devices and accounts, resolve day-to-day IT issues, and keep our office network running reliably.
  • Build IT that scales. Improve how we manage SaaS tools, access permissions, and device security, creating clear processes that grow with the team.
  • Turn repetitive work into automated workflows. Find manual tasks across IT and business operations, identify where automation adds value, and build solutions that save time and reduce errors.
  • Build practical internal tools. Use AI-assisted coding, Python, APIs, and low-code platforms to solve real operational problems.
  • Connect our systems. Integrate Microsoft 365, Slack, and other SaaS platforms so information flows smoothly and teams spend less time switching between tools.
  • Put AI to work. Test AI agents and emerging automation tools, turning useful experiments into reliable solutions the team can use.
  • Drive improvements with the founders. Identify bottlenecks, propose a better approach, and take ownership of delivering it from the first idea through rollout and ongoing improvement.

WHY JOIN LIO?

Lio is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and built at Y Combinator. We're bringing Silicon Valley ambition and engineering culture to Munich.

From day one, you'll work with Fortune 500 companies across Europe and the US, solving real-world technical challenges at the intersection of AI and enterprise software.

We move fast, care deeply about execution, and give engineers ownership from day one. The solutions you build won't stay customer-specific and they'll shape the future of our platform.

If you're excited about building with us, we'd love to hear from you.

Any questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Anika. https://www.linkedin.com/in/anika-wiegand-2849b4129/?skipRedirect=true

Source: Lio careers (Ashby)

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