Analyst - AI Engineer Junior

CRIF; Rende; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CRIF is seeking an Analyst- AI Engineer Junior in Rende to join its AI-focused team. The role targets candidates with strong mathematical and engineering backgrounds and a passion for AI technologies.

We value Python proficiency, ML/DL knowledge and familiarity with LLM concepts, including post-training methods. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers an immersive environment for growth in AI solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in a quantitative field relevant to AI.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork capabilities.
• Good communication skills and familiarity with AI/GenAI trends.

Skills

Python

ML/DL libraries

Statistics & ML fundamentals

LLM post-training (SFT/RL)

Embedding models (bi-encoder/cross-enc

Education

PhD or Master’s Degree in informatic engineering, applied mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, quantitative economics, econometrics

Tools

Pinecone

Qdrant

AWS

GCP

Azure

MLOps

Microservices

Job description

Analyst- AI Engineer Junior

CRIF, a prestigious and innovative international group specializing in informational solutions, decision models, outsourcing, software, and consulting services to support banks, financial companies, insurance companies, utilities, and telecommunications companies, is seeking an Analyst- AI Engineer Junior.

Profile:

• PhD or Master’s Degree in informatic engineering, applied mathematics, physics, statistics, computer science, quantitative economics, econometrics or a similar quantitative field.
• problem-solving skills and teamwork capabilities
• good communication skills
• Knowledge of major trends and technologies in AI/GenAI

Hard Skills:

• knowledge of Python and ML/DL libraries
• understanding of the fundamentals of statistics and machine learning (sampling theory, inference and interpretation, model validation, regression and classification techniques, etc.)
• familiarity with LLM post-training stages (e.g. SFT, RL, distillation) and evaluation methods
• familiarity with embedding models (e.g. bi-encoder/cross-encoder) and their fine tuning

Nice to have:

• experience with agent protocols (e.g. MCP, A2A, ACP) and agentic design patterns
• experience with synthetic data generation approaches for the evaluation of AI Systems
• familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Qdrant, …) and integration with AI systems, for example RAG
• experience working with one of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• knowledge of MLOps and microservices architectures
• knowledge of AI security and safety risks, and effective mitigation strategies
• experience with one of the major agent frameworks (e.g., AutoGen, CrewAI, smolagents, ...)
• contributions in Open Source projects related to AI
• up to 1 year of experience in Data Science / AI fields

Location: Rende

We offer a safe and inclusive environment where colleagues are encouraged to think outside the box.

Crif is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive work environment and promoting equal opportunities during the employee life cycle.

We aim to attract and retain the best people and embracing gender, age, culture, religion and disability diversity.

What we offer:

Type of contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

The Annual Salary for this position starts from €24,000 gross per year.

The level of classification will be determined during the selection process based on the candidate’s profile and in accordance with the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Tertiary, Distribution and Services sector. The final compensation package, including any variable components (such as MBO) or additional benefits

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