Agentic System Architect

We are seeking a visionary and technically skilled Agentic System Architect to work alongside BASF´s AI architects in the design and development of intelligent, autonomous agents that integrate advanced machine learning, natural language processing, and multi-modal reasoning. The person will be responsible for architecting scalable agent frameworks and solutions that interact with users, systems, and data to perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention., * Framework Design: Take the lead in the design and creation of an enterprise-wide agentic framework, unifying existing fragments of agentic technologies into a coherent enterprise-wide framework that will enable scalable deployment, governance, and interoperability of intelligent agents across the organization.

• Architect AI Agent Systems: Design modular, scalable, and secure capabilities for AI agents that can reason, plan, and act autonomously across diverse environments.
• Integrate Multi-Modal Capabilities: Enable agents to process and respond to text, voice, image, and structured data inputs.
• Workflow Orchestration: Develop agent workflows that integrate APIs, databases, and third-party services to automate tasks and decision-making across our pro-code and low-code enterprise platforms.
• Tool Use & Memory Design: Implement agent memory, context retention, and tool-use capabilities for long-term task execution and adaptability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with ML engineers, software developers, product managers, and UX designers to align agent capabilities with business goals.
• Ensure Ethical AI Practices: Embed safety, fairness, and transparency into agent design and deployment.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize agent performance, latency, and reliability in production environments.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML systems design, with at least 1 year focused on agent-based architectures.
• Experience in designing, implementing and deploying scalable solutions using modern architectures like MACH
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with autonomous agents in enterprise or industrial settings.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with frameworks like LangChain, Semantic Kernel, or similar.
• Deep understanding of NLP, LLMs and related technologies (RAG, prompt engineering), and multi-agent systems.
• Knowledge of human-computer interaction and conversational UX.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
• Contributions to open-source agent frameworks or AI research.
• Hands-on experience developing customized generative AI solutions for business use cases, including expertise in concepts like finetuning and RAG and popular frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in software development, preferably for cloud-based applications, in an agile setup, such as Kanban or Scrum.

Understanding of natural sciences and/or the chemical industry.

• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Flexible work schedule and Home-office options, so that you can balance your working life and private life.
• Learning and development opportunities
• 23 holiday days per year
• 5 additional days (readjustment)
• 2 cultural days
• A collaborative, trustful and innovative work environment
• Being part of an international team and work in global projects
• Relocation assistance to Madrid provided

Digitalization will be a true part of BASF's DNA that creates new exciting customer experiences and business growth as well as drives efficiencies in processes. Global Digital Services is supportingBASF business in Digitalization transformation. Our mission is to drive forward the digital transformation of BASF, providing innovative, global and high-quality digital products and services through a strong agile culture. The Digital Hub Madrid is one of our global key locations to deliver regional and global solutions for BASF.