AI & Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

WaveSix Labs; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Co-ownership of vision

Flexible work hours

Job summary

WaveSix Labs is hiring for an AI/ML engineer to design and ship AI systems and automation workflows that solve real business problems. You will build data pipelines, AI pipelines with LLMs, embeddings, and retrieval, and implement RAG systems grounded in company data.

You will create integrations connecting AI outputs to business tools and processes. The role emphasizes strong Python skills, experience with LLM APIs, and a careful balance between AI and deterministic logic.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong judgment on when to use AI vs deterministic logic.
• Proficiency with Python and LLM APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design and ship AI systems and automation workflows.
• Build data pipelines and AI pipelines with LLMs and retrieval.
• Create RAG systems grounded in real company data.
• Develop integrations that connect AI outputs to business tools and processes.
• Design reliable, observable workflows for production use.

Skills

Python

LLM APIs

Prompt engineering

RAG pipelines

Embeddings

Vector databases

Workflow automation

Agents

Triggers

Conditional logic

Data engineering

Tools

Airflow

Prefect

dbt

BigQuery

Snowflake

GCP

AWS

Azure

LangChain

LlamaIndex

n8n

Make

Zapier

Docker

Job description

What you'll do

You’ll design and ship AI systems and automation workflows that solve real business problems. You know when to reach for an LLM and when a simple rule or lookup table does the job better — and you build accordingly.

Experience with data engineering is a meaningful plus: DAGs, ETL pipelines, and agent workflows share the same core challenges around reliability, observability, and failure handling.

What you bring

The Role

You’ll design and ship AI systems and automation workflows that solve real business problems. You know when to reach for an LLM and when a simple rule or lookup table does the job better — and you build accordingly.

Experience with data engineering is a meaningful plus: DAGs, ETL pipelines, and agent workflows share the same core challenges around reliability, observability, and failure handling.

You’ll Build

• Data pipelines and orchestrated automation workflows
• AI pipelines with LLMs, embeddings, and retrieval where they add real value
• RAG systems and agents grounded in real company data
• Integrations that connect AI outputs to actual business tools and processes

What We’re Looking For

Core:

• Python, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), prompt engineering and evaluation
• RAG pipelines, embeddings, vector databases
• Workflow automation and orchestration — agents, triggers, conditional logic
• Strong judgment on when to use AI vs. deterministic logic
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience

Big plus:

• ETL/ELT pipeline design, SQL, data modeling, API integrations
• Airflow, Prefect, dbt, BigQuery/Snowflake, cloud (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Bonus:

• LangChain/LlamaIndex n8n/Make/Zapier Docker

You Likely…

• build things from scratch and care about reliability, not just demos
• have a data engineering or early-stage startup background
• move fast, ship often, iterate on results

Why WaveSix?

At WaveSix, we’re riding the sixth wave of technological innovation, bringing the transformative power of AI to businesses and lives worldwide. Join us to work in an environment that values creativity, honesty, and individuality.

• Work Your Way: We believe in flexibility and offer a hybrid work setup where only results matter
• A Culture of Trust: Collaboration and open dialogue are at our core. Our culture is built on honest feedback and mutual support, ensuring everyone grows together
• Diversity and Inclusivity: We welcome every wave rider, fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and thrives on unique perspectives
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: At WaveSix, you’re not just an employee - you’re a co-owner of our vision. Take initiative, drive your growth, and leave your mark
• Shape the Future: Join a team curious by nature and at the forefront of emerging technologies, exploring innovative AI solutions and delivering real impact.

Be part of a company that empowers humans and businesses to lead the market with cutting-edge AI technology. Ready to surf with us? Let’s make waves together.