AI Engineer
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Job description
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Lead the development of a new AI-powered product from architecture to production.
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Design sophisticated conversational experiences and workflows.
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Ensure integration between LLM capabilities, backend logic, and frontend interfaces., We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our Engineering team as a founding member of a new, high-impact venture. This is a "greenfield" role: you'll be the first hire for a brand-new AI-powered application within our ecosystem, centered around conversational and agentic interfaces. You won't just be adding features; you'll be designing the system, making core architectural decisions, and reporting directly to the Engineering Director. As the team scales, you'll play a central role in hiring, shaping the culture, and setting engineering standards from day one. If you are a builder who thrives in ambiguity and is excited to turn the latest AI advancements into a product used by millions, this role is for you! What You Will Do
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Lead the development of a new AI-powered product, from initial architecture to production-ready code.
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Design and build sophisticated conversational experiences and agentic workflows that solve real shopper needs.
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Own the full-stack lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration between LLM capabilities, backend logic, and frontend interfaces.
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Set the bar for AI engineering standards, including RAG patterns, prompt engineering, and model orchestration.
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Shape the future team by participating in hiring and mentoring as the project expands.
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Collaborate directly with leadership to influence product strategy and technical roadmap.
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Implement "AI-first" development workflows, leveraging tools like Claude Code to accelerate delivery.
Requirements
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Proven experience building AI-powered products, especially conversational UIs.
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Strong Full-Stack skills and experience in greenfield environments.
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Deep AI/ML tooling knowledge, comfortable with LLMs and orchestration frameworks., AI-powered product development Full-Stack engineering Expertise in LLMs Product mindset Comfort with ambiguity Growth mindset Fluent in English, * Proven experience building AI-powered products (conversational UIs, agentic systems, or LLM applications).
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Strong Full-Stack skills: you are comfortable owning the entire stack to get a product off the ground.
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Deep AI/ML tooling knowledge: expert-level familiarity with LLMs, RAG, agents, and orchestration frameworks (e.g., LangChain, CrewAI, etc.).
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A Product Mindset: you care about user impact and business value, not just the elegance of the code.
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Comfort with Ambiguity: you excel in greenfield environments where the path isn't always paved.
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Growth Mindset: you seek feedback, learn loudly, and are eager to continuously improve.
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Fluent in English: you'll be working in a global, distributed environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with the AWS stack and serverless architectures.
- DevOps skills: familiarity with deploying and monitoring AI applications at scale.
- Prior experience in e-commerce or high-traffic consumer-facing products.
- Experience in early-stage startups or vanguard teams within larger orgs.
Benefits & conditions
Shopfully is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to lead the development of an innovative AI-powered application. This foundational role requires expertise in full-stack development and AI product design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building AI solutions and thrive in a greenfield environment. With a flexible hybrid work model based in Spain, this position offers competitive compensation ranging from €80,000 to €100,000 per year, and the chance to shape the future of a rapidly growing company.