AI Engineer

TaskVerse; Germany; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Ettlingen location

Job summary

SoftProject GmbH in Ettlingen, Germany, is seeking an AI Engineer (m/w/d) to translate emerging AI technologies into scalable software solutions. You will design, implement, and integrate AI capabilities across products, collaborating with product and engineering teams to understand customer needs and deliver practical, reliable results.

The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or related field, hands-on software experience, and familiarity with machine learning concepts, generative

Qualifications

• You have a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, or a comparable field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, generative AI, or large language models is valuable for the role.
• Experience with APIs, data processing, cloud environments, or software deployment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and refine AI-enabled software components and services.
• Explore new AI technologies and evaluate their relevance, performance, limitations, and potential risks for customer applications.
• Collaborate with product, software engineering, and other colleagues to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations, then help turn successful approaches into scalable, maintainable features.

Skills

AI concepts

Machine learning

Generative AI

LLMs

APIs

Cloud environments

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

APIs

Cloud platforms

Data processing

Deployment tools

Job description

AI Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Ettlingen, Germany | Full-time

About The Company

SoftProject GmbH develops software solutions that help organizations improve and automate their business processes. The company focuses on turning complex requirements into practical, scalable technology. At SoftProject, artificial intelligence is an opportunity to create meaningful value for customers by making digital solutions more intelligent, efficient, and adaptable. The team values collaboration, fresh ideas, and shared responsibility for achieving strong results. Employees are encouraged to contribute their perspectives and help shape solutions that address real-world challenges.

About The Role

SoftProject GmbH is looking for an AI Engineer (m/w/d) to help transform emerging AI technologies into intelligent, scalable solutions for customers. Based in Ettlingen, this full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and integration of AI capabilities within software products and business processes. You will work with colleagues across relevant disciplines to understand customer needs, explore appropriate technical approaches, and develop solutions that are useful, reliable, and maintainable.

The position is suited to an engineer who enjoys moving between experimentation and practical implementation. You will help assess where AI can create measurable value, develop and evaluate solutions, and contribute to bringing promising approaches into production-ready environments. As technologies and customer requirements evolve, you will support continuous improvement and share your knowledge with the team.

Qualifications

You have a degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering, or a comparable field, or equivalent professional experience. You bring practical experience developing software and a strong interest in applying AI to real business challenges. Familiarity with machine learning concepts, generative AI, or large language models is valuable, along with the ability to assess whether a particular approach is suitable for a given use case.

You are comfortable working with programming languages and modern development tools, and you understand the importance of clean, maintainable code. Experience with APIs, data processing, cloud environments, or software deployment is an advantage. You approach technical problems thoughtfully, consider quality and reliability, and can communicate complex ideas in a clear, accessible way. A collaborative mindset, curiosity, and willingness to keep learning are important. Professional proficiency in English is expected; German language skills are beneficial for collaboration in the local context.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and refine AI-enabled software components and services. Explore new AI technologies and evaluate their relevance, performance, limitations, and potential risks for customer applications. Collaborate with product, software engineering, and other colleagues to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions. Build prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations, then help turn successful approaches into scalable, maintainable features.

Work with data and models to improve solution quality, and contribute to testing, documentation, monitoring, and ongoing optimization. Consider security, privacy, reliability, and responsible use throughout the development process. Share findings and recommendations with stakeholders, communicate progress, and contribute to a culture of knowledge exchange and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Join a team where ideas are valued and collaboration supports shared success. The role offers the opportunity to work with evolving AI technologies and apply them to customer-focused solutions with practical impact. You can contribute to meaningful development work, broaden your technical expertise, and take part in shaping how AI is used within scalable software products. Employment is full-time and based in Ettlingen. Further details about the benefits and working arrangements can be discussed during the application process.

Equal Opportunity

SoftProject GmbH welcomes applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on skills, experience, and role-related qualifications. We value respectful collaboration and are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.