Overview
We are looking for an AI Engineer. Our team supports the business areas: research and development, manufacturing, supply chain, commercial and animal monitoring thought data science and AI delivery. This role allows you to work on impactful AI products and collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, building a community that learns, challenges, and inspires each other. Our team is shaping the Data Science and AI strategy, serves as a DS and AI community facilitator and helps non-technical colleagues to mature their understanding of DS and AI.
What will you do?
Write efficient and maintainable code following best practices in software engineering.
Work with DevSecOps tools for deploying and versioning code.
Select appropriate retrieval techniques, language models, and generative AI methodologies.
Continuously iterate and refine retrieval augmented generation (RAG) methods and processes based on experimentation, analysis, and feedback.
Document AI models, algorithms, and processes thoroughly.
Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate results and methodologies.
Stay up to date with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning technologies.
Participate in Agile ceremonies with the team to execute on prioritized projects and features.
Implement automated testing and monitoring techniques to ensure the accuracy and reliability of AI systems.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required
Bachelors or Masters in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computer Science is highly preferred, but qualifications in other quantitative disciplines are appreciated as well
2+ years of experience in AI Engineering
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong programming skills in Python
Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple projects simultaneously
Familiarity with building scalable AI Solutions within a modern technology stack which includes cloud services, data pipelines, database, and other necessary tooling
Familiarity with CI/CD and test-driven development
Familiarity with building Restful APIs for AI models
Familiarity with machine learning concepts (i.e. neural networks, optimization algorithms, evaluation metrics)
Familiarity with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) techniques
Familiarity with prompt engineering techniques, such as instruction design, template-based approaches, rule-based conditioning, or fine-tuning strategies
Nice to have
Experience with AWS Cloud
Experience working in an Agile Methodology
Demonstrated experience in developing and refining prompts for generative AI models, preferably in creative or text generation domains
Experience with building, deploying, and managing docker images
What we offer
Exciting work in a great team, global projects, international environment
Opportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globally
Hybrid working model, flexible role pattern (e.g., even 80% full-time is possible in justified cases)
Pension and health insurance contributions
Internal reward system plus referral programme
5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contribution
Cafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport Card
Vodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and Mall.cz discount programmes
Up-to-date laptop and iPhone
Parking in the garage, showers, refreshments, massage chairs, library, music corner
Competitive salary, incentive pay, and many more
Ready to take up the challenge?
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
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Required Skills:
Agile, Application Development, AWS, Data Science, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Software Development, SDLC, TDD, RESTful APIs
Preferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
09/30/2025
Requisition ID:
R361928
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