Lead AI/ML Engineer

Y-Axis; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Y-Axis in Berlin seeks a Senior Staff Engineer to design and deploy AI systems that drive measurable business impact. You will build end-to-end AI solutions (LLMs, agents, RAG) and ship production-grade automation using Python.

Hybrid work in Berlin (2 days on-site) with a competitive salary of €100,000–€150,000 per year. The role emphasizes pragmatic engineering, product mindset, and a track record of shipping software that delivers real outcomes.

Qualifications

• AI production design, including agentic workflows, model evaluation, and structured outputs.
• Strong track record of shipping software with tangible business outcomes.
• Experience with modern vector/ML infrastructure and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Design & Deploy: Build end-to-end AI systems (LLMs, agents, and RAG) to automate complex workflows.
• Solve Real-World Problems: Extract and transform legacy data into production-grade automation to boost throughput and cut costs.
• Pragmatic Engineering: Balance advanced AI with production constraints like latency and cost.
• Hands-on Development: Collaborate with full stack using Python to deliver scalable AI solutions.

Skills

AI-Native Practice

Proven Impact

Technical Rigor

Product Mindset

The Process4-Stage Interview

Tools

Python

Go

TypeScript

ML Infrastructure

Job description

Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Dec, 26

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Posted On

09 Sep, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

IT Consulting & System Integration

About the job

Location: Berlin, Germany (Hybrid – 2 days on-site) Language: English Salary: €100,000 – €150,000

The Opportunity

My client is a high-growth investment and transformation firm that acquires established businesses and modernises them through advanced AI integration. By leveraging technology to overhaul legacy operations, they turn operational complexity into high-margin product value. They are seeking a Senior Staff Engineer to build and deploy AI systems that drive measurable business impact.

Core Responsibilities

• Design & Deploy: Build end-to-end AI systems (LLMs, agents, and RAG) to automate complex operational workflows.
• Solve Real-World Problems: Partner with internal teams to convert messy, legacy data into production-grade automation that increases throughput and reduces costs.
• Pragmatic Engineering: Balance frontier AI capabilities with speed, simplicity, and strict production requirements (latency, cost, and reliability).
• Hands-on Development: Work closely with the full stack, utilizing Python to ship scalable, AI-powered solutions.

Key Requirements

• AI-Native Practice: Deep experience in production AI design, including agentic workflows, model evaluation, and structured outputs.
• Proven Impact: A strong track record of shipping software that delivered tangible business or operational outcomes.
• Technical Rigor: Expert Python skills; familiarity with Go, TypeScript, and modern vector/ML infrastructure is advantageous.
• Product Mindset: Ability to balance technical depth with pragmatic trade-offs regarding accuracy, cost, and user experience.
• The Process4-Stage Interview: A streamlined process focusing on technical ability, product intuition, and team alignment.