AI Engineer (Germany)

Meltwater; Berlin, München; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Health insurance

Company pension (30%)

CalmApp subscription

Family leave program

Professional development

Job summary

Meltwater is seeking a passionate AI Engineer specialising in NLP/ML to contribute to data enrichment. You will design, test, and implement ML solutions in a collaborative environment with product managers and senior engineers.

You will work on scalable NLP/ML algorithms, build pipelines for real-time data, and explore new techniques such as transformer models, RAG, and multimodal approaches, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS or related field with ML/NLP experience.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with pretrained language models and fine-tuning.
• Familiar with tokenization, NER, sentiment analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to scalable NLP/ML algorithms for large datasets.
• Design, develop and test ML models and pipelines for real-time unstructured data.
• Collaborate with senior team members on algorithm changes.
• Learn and grow under mentorship using industry-standard NLP tools.

Skills

Python

NLP fundamentals

ML fundamentals

Transformer architectures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cloud understanding

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

We are looking for a passionate AI Engineer specialising in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML) to contribute to Data Enrichment efforts within Meltwater. As a part of this role, you will work with experienced team members and product managers to design, test, and implement machine learning solutions.

Through Meltwater's innovative social listening platform, we ensure our clients never miss any mention of their brand or essential topics across various platforms, automating the entire social listening process.

Partner with us and be part of a diverse community that values your unique contributions, empowering you to reach new heights. Join us in crafting something extraordinary.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the development of scalable algorithms for processing large datasets, implement and evaluate machine learning and deep learning algorithms for Natural Language Processing/Understanding .
• Assist in the design, development, and testing of ML models and pipelines for real-time processing of unstructured data.
• Collaborate with senior team members to analyze the impact of algorithm changes.
• Learn and grow under mentorship, gaining exposure to industry-standard NLP tools and techniques.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 3 years working experience OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 1 years working experience.
• Programming Language: Proficiency in Python.
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Proficient in Machine Learning, with a solid understanding of neural networks and the Transformer architecture.
• Familiar with foundational NLP tasks such as tokenization, Named Entity Recognition, and sentiment analysis.
• Experience with modern approaches built on pretrained language models - fine-tuning and transfer learning, text and token classification.
• Working knowledge of large language models, including prompting and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
• Experience or coursework in Deep Learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a curiosity for learning new technologies.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure (preferable), AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Basic knowledge of containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Interest in infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Passion for exploring the intersection of NLP and emerging fields such as generative AI or multimodal systems.

What We Offer:

• Enjoy 26 days of annual paid time off plus an additional day off on your birthday!
• Enjoy national and global health coverage through our statutory health insurance, ensuring your well-being wherever you are
• Benefit from a 30% employer contribution to our Company Pension scheme (BAV)
• Complimentary CalmApp subscription for you and your loved ones because mental wellness matters.
• Benefit from our family leave program, which grows with your tenure at Meltwater.
• Thrive within our inclusive community and seize ongoing professional development opportunities to elevate your career.

Our Story

At Meltwater , we believe that when you have the right people in the right environment, great things happen.

Our best‑in‑class technology empowers our 27,000 customers around the world to make better business decisions through data. But we can’t do that without our global team of developers, innovators, problem‑solvers, and high‑performers who embrace challenges and find new solutions for our customers.

Our award‑winning global culture drives everything we do and creates an environment where our employees can make an impact, learn every day, feel a sense of belonging, and celebrate each other’s successes along the way.

We are innovators at the core who see the potential in people, ideas and technologies. Together, we challenge ourselves to go big, be bold, and build best‑in‑class solutions for our customers.

We’re proud of our diverse team of 2,200+ employees in 50 locations across

25 countries around the world. No matter where you are, you’ll work with people who care about your success and get the support you need to unlock new heights in your career.

We are Meltwater. Inspired by innovation, powered by people.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Meltwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: At Meltwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity and strive to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Meltwater are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the applicable laws and regulations.

Meltwater does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we actively promote a culture of respect, fairness, and inclusivity. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities to apply and join us in our mission to drive innovation and make a positive impact in the world.