AI Engineer

As our next AI Engineer you design, build, and deploy production-grade AI systems in close collaboration with data scientists, data engineers, and our clients' technical teams:

• Design and implementation of AI solutions - from proof of concept to production deployment in the cloud or on-premises
• Building and maintaining robust data preprocessing pipelines, model serving infrastructure, and AI-powered applications in Python
• Development of LLM-based solutions including RAG architectures, AI agents, and multi-modal applications using frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, or Microsoft Agent Framework
• Integration of Azure AI services (Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry) into scalable cloud-native architectures
• Close collaboration with your team in the conception and architecture of end-to-end AI systems for our clients
• Supporting and facilitating technical workshops with client teams
• Working across different industries on diverse AI engineering use-cases

• Educational background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong Python skills and experience building production-grade AI/ML systems, including familiarity with libraries such as scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, PyTorch, or Hugging Face Transformers
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services, particularly Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps
• Solid understanding of LLM application development - including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, vector databases and evaluation frameworks
• Experience with MLOps practices: CI/CD for ML, model versioning (e.g. MLflow) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Nice-to-have: Experience with cloud deployments and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform or Bicep)
• Motivation and passion for staying on the cutting edge of AI and continuously honing your skills
• Minimum monthly gross salary: € 3.800 (14 times per year, based on 38.5h/week, no all-in contract). We always ensure a competitive salary adjusted to your qualifications and experience.
• Comfortable speaking in both German and English

Ascent has recently been acquired by Acuity Analytics. This is both a significant milestone for us and a tremendous opportunity for you. Acuity Analytics is a business with a strong global reputation, an impressive client base and ambitious growth plans. We deliver deep insights and domain-led digital transformation to high-growth and heavily regulated organisations. To our customers, we bring a partnership that provides the talent, technology and capability to enhance performance and operational efficiency.