Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

Saab AB; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab AB in Sweden is seeking a Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer to design and build cloud-native Data & AI platforms. You will work across the full tech lifecycle with Kubernetes and AI infrastructure, applying DevOps and GitOps practices.

Collaborate with SWEIXA and Saab Surveillance to influence platform scalability, security, and reliability while mentoring peers and driving continuous improvement. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering and platform development experience.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps, GitOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Linux automation using Python or Shell scripting.
• Experience deploying AI models in data-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance cloud-native Data & AI platforms.
• Develop platform functionality with Kubernetes and Operators.
• Implement, deploy, and troubleshoot solutions in complex environments.
• Work with automation, GitOps, CI/CD, and observability.
• Share knowledge and drive continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Golang

Cloud-native platforms

CI/CD

GitOps

Linux scripting

Education

University degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

Python

Shell scripting

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Passionate about making ideas a reality? Join our welcoming world of tech and let your ideas soar.

Your Role

We are looking for a Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer who wants to contribute to the development of modern Data & AI platforms. In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise with hands‑on engineering and help build secure, scalable, and robust environments for advanced AI solutions.

You will be part of Software Excellence and Information Assurance (SWEIXA) within Saab Surveillance. Working closely with other experienced engineers, you will provide technical expertise in cloud-native platforms, Kubernetes, and AI infrastructure.

As a Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer, you will work across the entire technology lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute knowledge related to AI tools, their capabilities and limitations, helping the team develop sustainable technical solutions that meet business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and enhance cloud-native Data & AI platforms

Develop platform functionality and work with Kubernetes and Kubernetes Operators

Implement, deploy, and troubleshoot solutions in complex technical environments

Work with automation, GitOps, CI/CD, and observability

Contribute technical expertise, knowledge sharing, and the continuous improvement of team practices

Explore how emerging AI technologies and tools can be utilized and integrated into our platforms

Travel may be required as part of this role.

Your Profile

We are looking for someone with solid experience in software engineering and platform development who enjoys working close to technology. You have a strong technical interest and thrive on solving complex challenges in collaboration with others.

We believe you have experience in several of the following areas:

Golang or other programming languages used for systems-level development

Kubernetes, Kubernetes Operators, and containerized environments

Cloud-native platforms, as well as DevOps, GitOps, and CI/CD practices

Linux and automation using tools such as Python or Shell scripting

Data-intensive environments and the deployment and management of AI models

Experience in any of the following areas is considered a merit:

AI-assisted software development or agent-based AI

Large Language Model (LLM) technologies, including prompting and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

Security testing

You hold a university degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or have gained equivalent competence through professional experience.

As a person, you are curious, solution-oriented, and capable of understanding complex technical challenges. You enjoy sharing your knowledge and collaborating with others while also being comfortable driving technical initiatives independently.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

What You Will Be Part Of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defense capability of several nations. Read more about us here

If you are interested in what benefits you can take part of as an employee at Saab in Sweden, you can read more about them here

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.