Senior AI Engineer - Generative AI (f/m/d)

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?

Join the forefront of energy transition with E.ON's Digital Technology organization, as part of our technology in-house consulting, Expert Services. As a professional services organization, we collaborate closely with our business units, providing pivotal services that accelerate E.ON's ambitious Digital Transformation strategy.

If you have a passion for leading the green transition with digital innovation, become a playmaker in our energetic and diverse team of more than 500 Expert Services consultants.

It’s on us to make new energy work!

Applications can only be submitted online via our portal. Please understand that we cannot consider applications that reach us by e-mail.

The Team – your impact

As a Senior AI Engineer (f/m/d), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing AI solutions that enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enable smarter energy solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and ensuring best practices in AI implementation.

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

• Lead the development and enhancement of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures using Python and FastAPI.
• Design and implement AI-powered solutions leveraging Azure OpenAI Service (GPT-4, Ada) and Azure Search Service.
• Architect and optimize database models, ensuring efficient data handling using Python, PySpark and Pydantic.
• Oversee and optimize Azure infrastructure, troubleshooting issues and enhancing system performance.
• Develop and enforce logging and monitoring strategies for proactive issue detection and system stability.
• Automate and streamline infrastructure management tasks using Terraform.
• Provide strategic direction for API development, ensuring best practices in RESTful API design and async programming.

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

• A degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Extended years of professional experience in AI development, cloud infrastructure, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Python and experience with FastAPI for RESTful API development.
• Extensive experience in cloud infrastructure management, particularly in Azure.
• Deep knowledge of Azure Document Intelligence, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Search Service, and Azure Blob Storage.
• Strong understanding of GitLab CI/CD for automated deployments and testing.
• Expertise in LLM-based applications, including prompt engineering, embeddings, and vector search.
• In-depth knowledge of RAG architectures and their application in AI/ML scenarios.
• Experience with DevOps practices for cloud-based infrastructure maintenance.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to drive technical projects.
• Knowledge of AI Applications in SAP are a plus.
• Fluency in English; German language skills are a plus.

Our Benefits – smart & useful

• Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It’s even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.
• Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.
• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
• This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.

Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.

Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.

What else you should know:

Type of contract:

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Employment type:

Employment type: Full time

Work Model:

Work Model: Hybrid

Company:

Job number:

Job number: 234776

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Sarah will be happy to answer any Questions you may have by E-Mail. We cannot consider applications by E-Mail. Thank you for your understanding.

As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!

Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.

Online application

Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.

Interview

In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.

Contract and onboarding

Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.

We value and foster diversity

Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.

In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.

And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Behind the scenes

At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.

Florian and his team use cutting-edge technologies to design and develop digital twins

We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.

Hybrid Working

For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.

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Welcome to Munich

A great workplace drives motivation and energy. Discover our office in Munich and how your new workplace can inspire you to be a playmaker every day.

E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider ofinnovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantlyworking to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achievethis, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe thatdifferences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.

What makes E.ON stand out as an employer

Sense of purpose

Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.

Sustainability

We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.

Winning culture

We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.

Recognition

We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.

Work Life Balance

Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.

Health

Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.

Network

Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.

Development

Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.

Onboarding

We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.