AI ENGINEER

ODDO BHF; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ODDO BHF Asset Management is seeking a senior AI/ML engineer to design and build production AI agents and robust RAG pipelines. You will work closely with business teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures and contribute to enterprise-wide AI platform initiatives.

The role is Paris-based, with interactions with international teams, and offers a permanent contract. Strong Python and AI framework expertise are required, with fluency in English and a bias toward learning and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in AI/ML engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI agents for real-world business use cases.
• Build robust RAG pipelines and agent-based architectures.
• Collaborate with business teams to understand and define requirements.
• Present findings and proposed actions to internal business partners and management.
• Contribute to an enterprise-wide AI agent platform.
• Participate in architecture and technology stack decisions.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Agent architectures

RAG systems

Python

AI frameworks

Production AI

Education

Master's degree in AI/Data Science or related field

Job description

Within the COO organization, you report to the Head of Data & Digital Transformation for Asset Management.

At ODDO BHF Asset Management, AI is a tangible, business-driven initiative that already impacts all areas of the firm: Portfolio Management, Sales & Marketing, Risk & Compliance as well as Operations. The team designs and deploys AI agents in production with direct business impact. The technical environment includes LLM-agnostic architectures, RAG systems, and the orchestration of autonomous agents.

In this role, your primary responsibilities include:

• Design and develop AI agents to address real-world business use cases.
• Build robust RAG pipelines and agent-based architectures.
• Work directly with business teams to understand and define requirements.
• Present work, findings, and proposed actions to internal business partners and management.
• Contribute to a shared enterprise-wide AI agent platform.
• Participate in architecture and technology stack decisions

The role is based in Paris, with interactions with international teams.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT ?

• Hands-on exposure to AI use cases within the asset management industry.
• Full ownership and accountability over architecture and technical decisions, with the opportunity to mentor junior team members.
• Significant influence over the company's AI strategy and roadmap.
• Visible impact across multiple business teams and functions.

Permanent contract (CDI), based in Paris.

With €63bn assets under management as of December 31, 2024, and 4 investment centres based in Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, and Luxembourg, ODDO BHF AM is a leading asset manager in Europe and part of the Franco-German financial group ODDO BHF that was founded in 1849. It comprises ODDO BHF AM GmbH in Germany, ODDO BHF AM SAS in France, and ODDO BHF AM Lux in Luxembourg.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• Master's degree (Engineering School, University, or Business School) with a specialization in AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Significant professional experience in AI/ML engineering roles is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Solid understanding of agent architectures and RAG systems.
• Proficiency in Python and modern AI frameworks.
• Proven track record delivering applied AI solutions in production.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn.
• Self-driven, autonomous, and able to iterate quickly.
• Working proficiency in English; French or German is a plus.

This position is open to people with disabilities. We will support you during the recruitment process and once you have been recruited, to adapt and/or facilitate your life within the company. Do not hesitate to ask questions during the HR interview