AI Architect(m/f/d)

NC GROUP GmbH; Berlin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 vacation days

Health & Sports Subsidy

Public Transportation Subsidy

Bicycle leasing via JobRad

Regular Team Events

Job summary

A leading technology group in Berlin seeks an AI Architect to spearhead AI initiatives and bridge the gap between AI research and practical applications. You will define the AI architecture, guide data infrastructure, and mentor AI teams. This full-time role offers opportunities to shape AI strategy, access to cutting-edge tools, and a supportive environment with flexible hours and benefits. Join us in making a measurable impact with AI solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven and documented experience in AI/ML, with at least 3 years in architecture or technical leadership roles.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms and AI/ML frameworks.
• Leadership experience in cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategy and architecture aligned with organizational goals.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI solutions for various business units.
• Collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers, and business stakeholders.

Skills

AI/ML architecture

Machine learning

Deep learning

NLP

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Software architecture

APIs

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Hugging Face

Job description

About Us

NET CHECK GmbH was founded in 1999 with the aim of improving the quality of communication networks. Since then, NET CHECK has developed into the leading partner of network operators and infrastructure providers of mobile and fixed networks of all technologies. Its core competencies include international network benchmarking (comparative measurements) as well as network planning and fault analysis. NET CHECK has one of Germany's largest crowdsourcing platforms, which generates over 144 million data points every day. Our commitment to quality and security has earned us the trust of scientific and government institutions.

NET CHECK is headquartered in Berlin and is part of the NC GROUP, an owner‑managed group of companies with a total of over 180 employees at five locations in Germany and one in Belgrade, Serbia.

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary AI Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions across our organization. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between advanced AI research and practical business applications, ensuring our AI initiatives deliver measurable impact. You will define AI strategy, guide data infrastructure decisions, and oversee the architecture of machine learning and deep learning systems.

Responsibilities

• Define AI strategy and architecture aligned with organizational goals
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI/ML solutions for various business units
• Lead evaluation and integration of AI frameworks, tools, and cloud platforms
• Collaborate with data engineers, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure data pipelines and models meet performance, compliance, and scalability requirements
• Translate complex AI research into production‑ready systems
• Establish AI governance, ethical standards, and best practices
• Mentor and guide AI/ML teams on architecture, design patterns, and emerging technologies
• Monitor AI model performance, retraining strategies, and lifecycle management

Your profile

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or related field
• Proven and documented experience in AI/ML, with at least 3 years in architecture or technical leadership roles
• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, or related AI domains
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face)
• Solid understanding of software architecture, microservices, APIs, and data pipelines
• Experience with MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring at scale
• Excellent problem‑solving, strategic thinking, and communication skills
• Knowledge of AI ethics, compliance, and explainability frameworks
• Experience in business intelligence, analytics, or operational AI systems
• Leadership experience in cross‑functional technical teams
• Familiarity with edge AI Telco, or high‑performance computing for AI

We Offer

• Employment Type: Full‑Time, indefinite term.
• Opportunity to shape AI strategy in a fast‑growing organization with access to state‑of‑the‑art AI tools, infrastructure, and research opportunities
• Flexible working hours.
• 28 vacation days.
• Health & Sports Subsidy: Sports membership subsidy.
• Public Transportation Subsidy: Monthly subsidy for a Germany‑wide ticket.
• Bicycle leasing via JobRad.
• Regular Team Events.