Engineering manager - R&D Automation (LLM Systems) (Fixed-term contract)
We are looking to fill this role immediately and are reviewing applications daily. Expect a fast, transparent process with quick feedback.
Why join us?
We are a European deep-tech leader in quantum and AI, backed by major global strategic investors and strong EU support. Our groundbreaking technology is already transforming how AI is deployed worldwide — compressing large language models by up to 95% without losing accuracy and cutting inference costs by 50–80%. Joining us means working on cutting‑edge solutions that make AI faster, greener, and more accessible — and being part of a company often described as a “quantum‑AI unicorn in the making.”
We offer
- Competitive annual salary
- Two unique bonuses: signing bonus at incorporation and retention bonus at contract completion.
- Relocation package (if applicable).
- Fixed‑term contract ending in June 2026.
- Hybrid role and flexible working hours.
- Be part of a fast‑scaling Series B company at the forefront of deep tech.
- Equal pay guaranteed.
- International exposure in a multicultural, cutting‑edge environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5–8 years of experience in software engineering, including 2+ years in a leadership or tech lead role.
- Strong project management skills, including sprint planning, roadmap creation, and cross‑functional coordination.
- Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams (backend, frontend, or full stack) delivering complex systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of API‑driven architectures, micro‑services, and cloud‑native environments (AWS or GCP).
- Demonstrated ability to translate research needs into product requirements and scalable technical solutions.
- Hands‑on experience with Python, Go, or TypeScript, and familiarity with FastAPI, React/Next.js, or similar frameworks.
- Deep appreciation for product quality, developer experience, and system reliability.
- Strong background in CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and modern DevOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience building or managing ML infrastructure, workflow orchestration, or AI developer tools (e.g., Flyte, MLflow, Hugging Face Hub).
- Understanding of LLM lifecycle — from fine‑tuning and evaluation to deployment and observability.
- Exposure to R&D automation, internal tooling, or data platform engineering.
- Experience mentoring engineers through system design, performance optimization, and scaling challenges.
- Product‑oriented mindset: comfort balancing