Principal AI Engineer (m/f/x) - AI & Digital Systems

Your tasks will include:

• Architecting and implementing production-grade software and AI solutions for enterprise clients - spanning classical ML, GenAI applications, validated RAG, and agentic systems, alongside the broader digital and software architecture around them - with attention to security, scalability, hybrid/cloud deployments, and operational maturity
• Defining and championing engineering excellence across the team: code quality, design reviews, evaluation harnesses, observability, security, and MLOps standards
• Leading technical delivery from target architecture through production hardening and client handover, working closely with engagement leads on scope and value
• Building reusable engineering accelerators - templates, libraries, and evaluation frameworks - that multiply the impact of the wider Engineering team
• Mentoring mid-level and senior engineers, facilitating technical guilds, and driving a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement

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10+ years of software engineering experience, including a strong track record at principal or lead level - as an AI/ML engineer, software architect, digitalization lead, or solution architect - with meaningful exposure to AI/ML systems in production or a demonstrated ability to grow quickly into that depth

Deep engineering foundation across distributed systems, APIs, data pipelines, cloud-native architecture (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containers, CI/CD, and MLOps

Strong command of Python and solid exposure to the modern AI stack - LangChain/LangGraph, vector stores, evaluation frameworks, or platforms such as Azure AI Foundry - or a proven ability to master this stack rapidly given your engineering depth

A demonstrable track record leading complex, end-to-end technical delivery in client-facing settings, at enterprise scale

Pragmatic and code-first in your approach; opinionated about quality, evaluation, security, and operational maturity

Fluent in both English and German

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A highly qualified and motivated team of ~90 people is on a journey to change the rapidly evolving European AI Landscape

Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model: You can choose to work from our vibrant offices - either at the IPAI in Heilbronn or the House of Communication in Munich - while also enjoying the flexibility to work remotely a few days each week

Opportunity to shape a variety of projects and the development of new, original content based on the latest developments in AI and its adoption in businesses

An atmosphere that encourages to think and experiment in new ways with software, hardware, and processes

A highly visible initiative that helps you build a large and high-level network of start-ups, partners, and tech companies

A flexible development budget that’s yours to shape - invest it in training, certifications, conferences, or new challenges, however you want to grow

Sports membership with Wellpass to access thousands of sports facilities all over Germany (and beyond), as well as online courses

JobRad: Lease a bike for a cheaper rate via JobRad and we cover the bike insurance on top

Sabbatical option: You can take a sabbatical of up to 3 months after min. 3 years of employment - because sometimes 30 vacation days are not enough to explore the beauty of this world

PME Familienservice: A 24/7 support for a successful work & life in any life situation. Benefit from free support in areas like life coaching, child care and many other options

Mobility budget: Every month we contribute to your individual mobility usage with public transport or shared mobility offers within the app Moovster

Workation: Work from anywhere in the EU/EWR area for up to 3 months per year - combining working at a nice place and spending your leisure time in the evening like vacation

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