AI Engineer

On behalf of our client-a fast-growing, Y Combinator-backed AI startup automating back-office workflows - we are currently recruiting a (Senior) AI/LLM Engineer (f/m/d).

In this high-impact position, you will take full ownership of building agentic AI systems end-to-end. Your scope covers everything from retrieval pipelines and LLM orchestration to tool-using agents and seamless product integration. You will design scalable architectures and automated feedback loops that transform complex, unstructured data into highly reliable, production-grade AI solutions.

We are looking for a highly committed, mission-driven engineer with a proven track record of deploying complex LLM-driven systems in production, expert hands-on Python programming skills, and the drive to work on-site in Munich in a high-intensity environment.

• Assume complete end-to-end technical responsibility for constructing, scaling, and launching agentic AI systems.

• Design and fine-tune retrieval systems, LLM orchestration frameworks, and self-contained, tool-utilizing AI agents.

• Build and deploy robust infrastructures capable of handling, organizing, and ingesting vast amounts of unstructured information.

• Create automated evaluation setups and feedback cycles to constantly assess and optimize the performance of AI models.

• Guarantee the smooth and dependable integration of advanced AI functionalities straight into our primary user products.

• Implement reliable monitoring, model serving, and observability systems for AI models operating in live production environments.

• Foster swift prototyping, fast-paced iterations, and agile development practices within a highly dynamic startup setting., In this role, you will work on-site from our office in Munich to maximize collaboration, fast execution, and team alignment.

• Demonstrated success in architecting, launching, and scaling intricate LLM-based systems and autonomous agents in real-world production environments.

• Mandatory, expert-level proficiency and hands-on coding experience in Python.

• Deep knowledge of creating solid data architectures that can effectively process and structure massive volumes of unstructured data.

• Background in establishing automated benchmarking systems, evaluation frameworks, and continuous feedback loops for LLMs.

• Outstanding sense of initiative and responsibility to independently guide sophisticated technical projects from initial idea to deployment.

• A dedicated and robust mentality geared toward tackling difficult challenges in a rapid, high-growth atmosphere.

• Excellent product intuition, allowing you to translate advanced AI engineering capabilities into tangible benefits for users.

• Readiness to collaborate closely and face-to-face in our Munich office as part of a highly motivated, high-performance team.

• Prior experience working across the full stack (particularly with React, TypeScript, and FastAPI) is highly beneficial.

• Competitive salary up to €200k + equity (negotiable based on experience)

• Real technical ownership over core AI products and agentic infrastructure from day one

• The steepest possible learning curve within an ambitious, high-growth AI startup

• Direct collaboration with an exceptional founder team and access to the prestigious Y Combinator network

• Top-tier hardware and uncapped access to cutting-edge AI services, API credits, and tools

• Free Urban Sports Club membership

• On-demand remote setup options whenever temporary flexibility is needed