AILLM Engineer

Merantix; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of AI innovation, helping to create sustainable solutions for the climate crisis. As an AI/LLM Engineer, you will leverage your expertise to enhance ESG tools, ensuring they deliver real-world impact. Collaborate with a dynamic team to explore new applications of AI in sustainability, all while enjoying a flexible work environment. This role is perfect for innovative thinkers who are passionate about using technology to drive positive change in the world. If you're eager to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and equity package

Flexible working hours

Learning budget

Quarterly hackathons

Dynamic work environment

Trust and ownership in projects

Qualifikationen

• Experience building AI/LLM systems from prototyping to deployment.
• Strong knowledge of Python and modern frameworks like FastAPI.
• Familiarity with production-grade applications and cloud deployment.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate and improve core ESG AI/LLM systems.
• Build LLMs into production-grade services.
• Explore new LLM use cases in ESG.

Kenntnisse

AI / LLM systems

Python

FastAPI

LLM frameworks

RAG systems

Software development tools

Cloud infrastructure

Communication skills

Sustainability knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

4+ years of experience in AI/ML roles

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Containerization

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

READ BEFORE APPLYING : Adding a short intro video is mandatory for this position. We do this to get a better sense of candidates before continuing the process. Any application without a video will be rejected by default. Find instructions at the bottom of the post. No cover letter is required. Thank you!

At Briink were helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable future by creating the nextgeneration of AI powered tools for sustainability and ESG teams on the frontlines of solving the climate crisis.

We believe that AI is the key to unlocking the future of sustainable business. With over 50 enterprise clientsincluding some of the worlds largest firmswere already transforming how organizations manage their ESG data. Our technology helps sustainability teams uncover actionable insights from unstructured data sources making it easier to drive compliance efficiency and impact at scale.

Backed by 7 million in capital including a freshly closed round and supported by leading venture capital funds Briink is at the forefront of ESG innovation. Were based at the heart of Europes AI revolutionthe AI Campus in Berlinwhere we are building a future where AI helps accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

Your role

As Briinks AI / LLM Engineer you will work as part of the product and engineering team to bring the cutting edge of LLMs to sustainable finance and help advance Briinks mission to accelerate transition to a sustainable planet. This includes both using your knowledge and experience as an AI practitioner to evaluate and improve our core ESG AI / LLM engine as well as exploring new usecases for LLMs in ESG and sustainability.

• Systematically evaluate and improve our core LLM systems : You will use your knowledge and experience as an AI / LLM practitioner to systematically evaluate and improve our core ESG AI / LLM system and help ensure Briink becomes a world leader for ESG domain specific LLM tools.
• Build LLMs into production grade services : On a scale with pure researcher on one side and traditional backend software development on the other side this leans somewhat more on the software engineering side of the scale as part of your role will also be to help ensure that improvements to the AI / LLM services are driven through to production and delivering tangible value to our users.
• Explore new LLM usecases in ESG : Both LLMs and ESG are moving very fast and so at Briink we value curiosity and exploring how AI could be applied to new use cases in ESG. Part of your role therefore will be to explore and prototype new ways LLMs could support our users and solve new problems for ESG teams.
• Be a core member of the product and engineering team : Briink is a collaborative team and we really enjoy working together to try and build Briink into a successful company that has mission impact at scale. You will therefore work closely as part of a cross discipline team to make sure all the work we do pushes in the same direction and helps achieve our mission.

Your profile

What type of person were looking for...

• Knowledgable and experienced with building AI / LLM products : You have strong knowledge and experience of thinking through and building AI / LLM systems from prototyping and experiments through to deployment evaluation monitoring and improvement in production.
• Practical Implementer : You are a builder and aim to pragmatically integrate AI into realworld products moving beyond research to create tangible impactful solutions.
• Personal agency and drive : must have personal agency drive and ability to figure things out learn and iterate to drive initiatives forward to success.
• Innovative Thinker : Youre driven by curiosity and continually experiment with new models techniques and technologies in the rapidly evolving AI / LLM space.
• Excellent Communicator : You have outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and can build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborative and Organised : You thrive in a dynamic fastpaced environment managing multiple projects while collaborating effectively with crossfunctional teams to achieve success. Preferably with experience in startups.
• Passion for ESG and Sustainability : You are motivated by using your skills to help address climate change and enthusiastic about building tools that help ESG and sustainability teams.

Technical Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of experience : As an AI Engineer Machine Learning Engineer AI / ML Product Engineer or related roles.
• Fluency in python : Including strong proficiency with base python as well as modern frameworks (e.g. fastAPI)
• Experience with LLMs : Including core concepts around foundation models prompt engineering and chains etc. as well as preferably some experience with LLM frameworks (e.g. Langchain). Experience using LLMs to build RAG systems and / or other realworld usecases related to document processing would be a major bonus.
• Experience with LLM evaluation : Including how to collect labelled data and systematically evaluate RAG and other real world LLM applications preferably with experience in evaluation tools and frameworks (e.g. Langsmith)
• Experience with production grade applications : Including familiarity with software development tools and practices for production applications (e.g git CI / CD containerization) and preferably some experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment (e.g. GCP Modal). Any experience with cost / latency implications of deploying LLMs at scale would be a major bonus.
• Fluency in English : With the ability to clearly communicate complex topics to diverse stakeholders. Any other European language would be a bonus.
• Understanding or interest in sustainability : Including an interest in sustainability climate or ESG topics and a desire to use your skills to help accelerate the climate transition.

Even if your experience doesnt align precisely with all the criteria we encourage you to apply. Many people miss out on opportunities because they feel they dont fit every requirementwe believe in growth not perfection!

What we offer

• Competitive Remuneration : As a core member of our team you will receive a competitive salary and equity package reflecting your role in shaping Briinks future.
• PurposeDriven Mission : ESG data has the power to create a more sustainable world but today it presents more challenges than solutions. We believe AI can change that. Be part of the transition to an AIpowered sustainable world.
• Flexible Working : Our work philosophy is built on flexibility. While we do like to come to the office (in Berlin or London) to collaborate in person this is a hybrid role with opportunities for some remote work within European time zones.
• Trust and Ownership : At Briink we empower you to own your projects with the option for growing into new roles. We believe in giving people autonomy and trust to drive your own initiatives.
• Dynamic Work Environment : Based at the Merantix AI Campus Berlins hub for AI innovation youll work in a diverse collaborative environment. With frequent events and opportunities for crosscompany collaboration youll be part of a thriving ecosystem of AI startups and experts.
• Learning budget and quarterly hackathons : We truly believe in the importance of curiosity and experimentation as both a learning opportunity and strategic advantage. We therefore have a learning budget to explore new technologies and regular hackathons to prototype new ideas.

As part of your application to Briink please submit a short intro video (maximum of 2 minutes addressing the following points :

• Brief Introduction :

Introduce yourself and summarize your professional background relevant to this role

• Passion for building AI / LLMs :

Share what excites you most about this role and why you think youd be good at it

• Alignment with Briinks Mission :

Explain why youre interested in joining Briink and how our mission resonates with you.

Technical Guidelines :

• Duration : The video should not exceed 2 minutes .
• Content Quality : We are not assessing video production skills; using a webcam or smartphone is perfectly fine. Focus on clear communication and authenticity.
• Format : In the application form please provide a link to your video hosted on a platform like YouTube (unlisted) Vimeo Loom or a shared drive OR upload the video file under Other in the Documents section.

Purpose of the Video :

• This video helps us get to know you beyond your resume. Were interested in your communication skills your passion and how you envision contributing to Briinks mission and culture.
• No cover letter is required!

Where to submit the video :

• You can submit the video using this form : you can use the video submission request box and / or file upload feature if this is available on the channel you are applying from

About us

We are an equalopportunity employer and value diversity. We consider all applications equally regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability or gender identity. We strongly encourage individuals from groups traditionally underrepresented in tech to apply.

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