Lead / Principle Python Engineer for Generative AI Backend Development

Trimble Inc.; Lérida; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology company is seeking a Lead / Principal Python Engineer specializing in Generative AI for remote work within legal entities. The role focuses on LLM application development, mentoring junior engineers, and working in an agile environment. Successful candidates will have solid Python skills, experience in production environments, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and innovation.

Formación

• Minimum 6 months of production experience with Generative AI applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
• Experience working in an agile environment.

Responsabilidades

• Architect, implement, and optimize Generative AI applications.
• Use RAG techniques for performance monitoring.
• Ensure high-quality daily releases with automated tests.

Conocimientos

Python programming

GenAI applications experience

Strong communication skills

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)

Microservices architecture

Docker and Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

Database management (NoSQL, PostgreSQL)

Version control with Git

CI / CD tools

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Leadership and mentoring

Descripción del empleo

Lead / Principal Python Engineer for Generative AI Backend Development

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Transporeon is a SaaS company founded in 2000 in Ulm, Germany. The company provides logistics solutions across several areas, including:

• Buying & selling of logistics services
• Organizing shipment execution
• Organizing dock, yard, truck, and driver schedules
• Invoice auditing for logistics services

It has grown significantly over the years, reaching €150m in revenue before being acquired by Trimble for $2 billion USD in 2022. Transporeon has one of the largest networks of shippers and carriers in Europe, with approximately 1,400 employees. We are looking for Generative AI Lead / Principal Python Engineers to help build LLM-based agentic applications.

As a Lead / Principal Software Engineer specializing in Generative AI, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge LLM-based agentic applications. This role requires hands-on expertise in frameworks such as LangChain or LangGraph (or comparable frameworks), and techniques including prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning. You will be expected to ship deliverables yourself too. You will build solutions to meet functional requirements for innovative Trimble products, collaborating across global teams and leveraging agile methodologies. Your work will directly influence the delivery of intelligent, scalable, and robust AI-driven applications. Moreover, you will be expected to provide non-technical management and overview of the capabilities, risks, and opportunities related to specific technologies.

Main Responsibilities

1. LLM Application Development: Architect, implement, and optimize Generative AI applications leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs). Quickly learn and adopt agentic frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph) to orchestrate LLM-based agents.
2. Working with RAG frameworks: Use techniques such as chunking, hybrid search, query translation, similarity search, vector DBs, evaluation metrics, and ANN algorithms.
3. Monitoring performance: Using observability services such as Datadog and Databricks for LLM observability and analytics.
4. Keep track of latest research: Given that this is a fast-evolving field, it’s important to keep track of the latest advancements in fine-tuning, RLHF, and prompt engineering advancements such as DSPy.
5. System Design & Architecture: Translate high-level product requirements into scalable, modular software designs that adhere to modern design principles, microservices architecture, and cloud-native best practices.
6. Testing & Integration: Develop comprehensive test suites (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure code quality. Integrate solutions across systems, perform bug fixes, and conduct quality assurance.
7. Collaboration & Mentorship: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including business analysts, product managers, and global development teams. Mentor junior engineers, guiding them through LLM-based solution design, implementation, and deployment.
8. Agile Delivery: Work in an agile environment, planning and executing sprints, meeting strict deadlines, and handling production issues across multiple time zones.
9. CI / CD & Version Control: Employ CI / CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions) and maintain code versioning in GitHub for seamless releases.

Key Result Areas

1. LLM Solutions Delivery: Launch production-ready LLM-based agentic applications on schedule, ensuring quality and scalability.
2. Quality & Automation: Achieve high-quality daily releases with automated tests covering a high percentage of the codebase.
3. Risk Management & Reporting: Proactively identify risks and communicate them to stakeholders. Maintain transparent reporting of progress and metrics.

Needed Skillsets

• Strong proficiency in Python programming language
• Minimum 6 months experience working with GenAI applications in production environment
• Strong communication skills for working with a global team
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with RESTful APIs and API design principles
• Understanding of database management systems (NoSQL, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency with Git for version control
• Experience with CI / CD tools like GitHub Actions
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks in software projects
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Job Location

Remote role in countries where we have legal entities. Only employment contracts are offered, no freelancing.

Our Inclusiveness Commitment

We celebrate diversity and actively promote inclusion. We seek to add members who represent our customers and communities. We have programs to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and welcomed, fostering a sense of belonging regardless of background.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Software Development