AI Operations Engineer (m/f/d)

ARX Robotics; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

27 vacation days

Pension contribution

Learning & development

Flexible benefits budget

Hybrid work

Salary bands & dev conversations

Relocation support

Job summary

ARX Robotics is seeking an AI Operations Engineer to ensure AI systems run reliably, securely, and at scale. You will deploy models, build observability, and automate data and training pipelines in a hybrid setup across Europe.

Fluency in English is required; German is a plus. Join a mission‑driven defense tech company focusing on autonomous systems, with a strong emphasis on security, compliance, and auditable processes.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, platform engineering, or a comparable operations role.
• Solid Python skills with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code.
• Familiarity with ML lifecycle tools and model monitoring solutions.
• Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and modern software architectures.
• Structured, documentation‑driven way of working with high accuracy and accountability.
• Awareness of security, compliance, and responsible AI practices; defense‑related environments a plus.
• Fluency in English; German a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, monitor, and update AI models in production environments.
• Develop observability and evaluation frameworks for model performance, data drift, and system health.
• Automate data ingestion, training workflows, and release processes.
• Build integrations and internal AI tooling to support engineering, operations, and governance teams.
• Create documentation and runbooks to keep AI systems auditable and maintainable.
• Ensure operational controls aligned with information security, compliance, and export control requirements.

Skills

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

IaC

ML lifecycle tools

Model monitoring

Security/compliance

English fluency

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GitOps

Job description

About the Role

ARX Robotics develops modular robotic platforms and autonomy software for military and security forces across Europe. As an AI Operations Engineer (m/f/d), you will make sure that the AI systems we build run reliably, securely, and at scale, from model deployment and monitoring to the internal AI tools our teams use every day. You will work at the intersection of engineering, data, and operations, turning AI capabilities into dependable products and workflows.

What You'll Build

• Reliable pipelines for deploying, monitoring, and updating AI and autonomy models in production environments
• Observability and evaluation frameworks to track model performance, data drift, and system health
• Automation for data ingestion, training workflows, and release processes
• Integrations and internal AI tooling that support engineering, operations, and governance teams
• Documentation and runbooks that keep AI systems auditable and maintainable
• Operational controls aligned with information security, compliance, and export control requirements

What You Bring

• Several years of experience in MLOps, DevOps, platform engineering, or a comparable operations role
• Solid Python skills and experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code
• Familiarity with ML lifecycle tools and model monitoring solutions
• Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and modern software architectures
• A structured, documentation‑driven way of working and high standards for accuracy and accountability
• Awareness of security, compliance, and responsible AI practices; experience in regulated or defense‑related environments is a plus
• Fluency in English; German is a plus

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission‑driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer‑supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi‑annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog‑friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual‑use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual‑use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life‑or‑death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem‑solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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