AI Engineer

CEF.AI; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 85.822 - 128.733; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Compensation & Meaningful Equity

High-Impact, High-Ownership Role

Work Directly with the CEO & Founding Team

Flexible work with in-person collaboration

Zusammenfassung

A cutting-edge AI startup in Berlin is seeking an AI Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience with Python and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on Computer Vision and LLMs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with leadership to drive innovative AI solutions. This position offers competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with Python and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with containerization and Docker preferred.
• Experience with fine-tuning Computer Vision models is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a fast-moving team.
• Collaborate across distributed teams to design, build, and iterate on AI solutions.
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Kenntnisse

Python

TypeScript

Computer Vision

LLMs

Voice

Containerization

Docker

React

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

Google ADK

Pinecone

Weaviate

FAISS

Jobbeschreibung

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This range is provided by CEF.AI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Are you excited by the opportunity to become a part of a badass team leading the AI-first data revolution?

Do you thrive on solving hard problems (individually and collectively), yet humble and hungry to learn and grow within a team on your path to greatness?

Do you desire to become a part of a close-knit pack led by SV startup veterans who can accelerate your growth 10X (compared to the corporate trajectory/culture)?

If you’ve answered with 3 resounding "yes", then we want to meet you!

We are seeking a passionate and proactive AI/GenAI Engineer with at least 2 years of professional experience to join us at a pivotal moment. We are also open to talented individuals who are driven, curious, and of high character, and can showcase prolific contributions to open-source or personal projects.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who loves solving hard problems and can work backwards from the goal and thrive in dynamic team environments and is eager to make a significant impact. Experience with Computer Vision, LLMs, Voice, RAG, and Classification is highly valued.

Tasks

• Navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly in a fast-moving team
• Demonstrate ownership: proactively identify challenges and raise your hand to drive solutions
• Work hard and maintain a strong work ethic in a dynamic environment. Embraces in-person collaborations (whiteboard sessions, anti-fragile discussions to reach team clarity)
• Collaborate across distributed teams to design, build, and iterate on innovative AI solutions from concept to production
• Champion a culture of curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally, with an emphasis on over communication
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and knowledge sharing
• Show enthusiasm for the advancement of agentic and decentralized AI systems

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional-level experience with Python and TypeScript (required)
• Familiarity with LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Google ADK (preferred)
• Experience with containerization and Docker (preferred)Familiarity with chain-of-thought prompting, in-context learning, or multi-agent pipelines
• Knowledge of vector databases such as Pinecone, Weaviate, or FAISS (preferred)
• Experience with React (nice to have)
• Familiarity with MCP and A2A (nice to have)
• Experience fine-tuning Computer Vision models (nice to have)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Meaningful Equity: We value talent and back it with fair, founder-level alignment. You’ll own a real stake in the company’s future.
• High-Impact, High-Ownership Role: You won’t be a cog in the machine. You’ll own initiatives end-to-end and help shape the core of our AI stack and company direction.
• Work Directly with the CEO & Founding Team: Collaborate daily with the CEO and technical leadership to drive product, strategy, and long-term vision.
• Build What Doesn’t Exist (Yet): We’re working on first-principle AI infrastructure that doesn’t exist elsewhere. If you’re here to do original, meaningful work — this is it.
• Zero Bureaucracy, Maximum Autonomy: We move fast, stay lean, and keep decision-making close to the builders. Your input drives the roadmap.
• Flexible, But In-Person Matters: We’re remote-first, but we believe in the power of face‑to‑face time. We hold monthly gatherings/hackathons in SF and Europe, to stay aligned and build real momentum together. Results still matter more than hours — but we show up when it counts.

Our Hiring Process

• Intro Call – A quick chat to align on expectations, interests, and team fit.
• Technical Deep Dive – A focused conversation with our Engineering Manager to explore your technical thinking and past work.
• CEO Interview – A strategic discussion around vision, mindset, and long-term alignment.
• Reference Collection – We’ll speak with a few people you’ve worked closely with.
• Paid Trial (~5 Days) – A short, real‑world engagement so we can see how we work together — happening in parallel with offer and terms discussion.

As a startup, you can expect a fast‑paced environment where extreme ownership is required.

If you are seeking a traditional corporate 9-to-5 role, this may not be the right fit.

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