Posted by An AI Engineer position is currently available in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, with opportunities at Midlevel, Senior, and Lead levels. The role is offered as a permanent position with a high degree of remote work within Germany and a salary of up to €95,000 per year, depending on experience and negotiation.
The position focuses on designing and implementing advanced AI solutions, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI systems, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. The successful candidate will also take technical leadership responsibility for complex customer projects and contribute to the company’s broader AI strategy.
Candidates should have at least 3–4 years of practical experience in software engineering and/or data science, including hands-on use of LLMs, Agentic AI, and RAG systems. Strong Python experience, fluent German at C1 level, and good English skills are also required.
Job Overview
- Job Title: AI Engineer
- Levels: Midlevel, Senior, or Lead
- Location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Work Arrangement: Nearly fully remote within Germany
- Salary: Up to €95,000 per year
- Salary: Negotiable
- Software Engineering/Data Science Experience: At least 3–4 years
- Python Experience: At least 2–3 years
- German Language: C1 or higher
- English Language: B2+ / B2-C1
- Core Technologies: LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, LangChain, LangGraph
- Cloud Platforms: AWS or Azure
- DevOps: Docker and related practices
- Travel: Occasional project-related travel within Germany
- Home Office: High home-office share, approximately 4 days per week
- Pension: Employer-funded occupational pension
- Mobility Budget: €70 per month
- Further Education: Generous training and development budget exceeding one month’s salary
- Other Benefits: Free Wellpass membership
About the Employer
The position is being recruited for at one of Europe’s leading AI and software engineering providers. The company is seeking AI Engineers at Midlevel, Senior, and Lead levels to support the development of advanced AI solutions and complex customer projects.
The listing describes an environment with a strong focus on innovation, AI strategy, employee development, and technical expertise. It also highlights employee satisfaction and a high-quality working environment.
Job Description
The AI Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing modern AI solutions, with a particular focus on Large Language Models and Agentic AI systems.
The role combines hands-on AI engineering with technical leadership. At a senior level, the successful candidate will take responsibility for software architecture across demanding customer projects, present technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders, and contribute to the development of the company’s AI capabilities.
The position also provides an opportunity to influence the organisation’s AI strategy and, optionally, share technical knowledge through presentations, workshops, blog articles, or participation in the internal AI community.
Key Responsibilities
The AI Engineer will be expected to:
- Lead the development and implementation of advanced AI solutions.
- Work extensively with Large Language Models and Agentic AI systems.
- Take overall technical responsibility as a Lead Software Architect on complex customer projects.
- Identify and evaluate emerging AI technologies and modern development methodologies.
- Implement suitable AI technologies for customer projects.
- Present technical architectures and project results to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the continued development of the company’s AI strategy.
- Help strengthen internal AI expertise and capabilities.
- Take technical responsibility for team and project outcomes.
- Maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders.
- Optionally share expertise through presentations, workshops, blog posts, and internal AI community activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
Candidates for the AI Engineer jobs in Frankfurt should have a strong combination of software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, and technical leadership experience.
The stated requirements include:
- At least 3–4 years of practical experience in software engineering and/or data science.
- At least 2–3 years of experience with Python.
- Strong programming knowledge in Python.
- Practical experience implementing and operating Large Language Models.
- Expert-level knowledge of designing and implementing Agentic AI systems.
- Expert-level knowledge of designing and implementing RAG systems.
- Demonstrable commercial project experience with LangChain and/or LangGraph.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
- Knowledge of common DevOps practices, including Docker.
- Demonstrated technical leadership abilities.
- Experience taking responsibility for team and project success.
- Strong communication skills with customers and stakeholders.
- Fluent German at a minimum C1 level.
- Good to very good English skills at B2+ or B2-C1 level.
- Willingness to undertake occasional project-related travel within Germany.
Salary and Benefits
The AI Engineer salary is stated as up to €95,000 per year, with the compensation described as negotiable.
The position also includes several benefits and working arrangements:
- High level of home-office flexibility, with approximately four days per week possible remotely.
- Flexible working hours.
- Employer-funded occupational pension.
- €70 monthly mobility budget.
- Free Wellpass membership.
- Generous professional training and development budget exceeding one month’s salary.
- Opportunities for career and professional development.
- A working environment described as having high employee satisfaction and an excellent workplace atmosphere.
Remote Work in Germany
The position can be performed almost entirely remotely from within Germany. However, candidates must be prepared for occasional travel because customer and team workshops take place regularly.
The remote work arrangement therefore provides substantial flexibility while still requiring availability for project-related travel within Germany.
Who Should Apply?
This AI Engineer opportunity is suited to experienced software engineers and data scientists who have moved into advanced AI engineering and have practical experience deploying AI systems in commercial environments.
Candidates with strong Python skills and hands-on expertise in LLMs, Agentic AI, RAG, LangChain, and/or LangGraph are particularly aligned with the requirements. The role is also suitable for professionals who can take technical leadership responsibility and communicate effectively with customers, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Strong German and English communication skills are essential, while candidates should also be comfortable travelling occasionally within Germany for customer or team workshops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the AI Engineer position located?
The position is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and can be performed nearly completely remotely within Germany.
What is the salary for the AI Engineer job?
The advertised salary is up to €95,000 per year. The listing states that the salary is negotiable.
How much experience is required?
Candidates should have at least 3–4 years of practical experience in software engineering and/or data science, as well as at least 2–3 years of Python experience.
What AI technologies are required?
The role requires practical experience with Large Language Models, Agentic AI, and RAG systems. Commercial experience with LangChain and/or LangGraph is also required.
Is German required for the AI Engineer position?
Yes. Candidates need fluent German at a minimum C1 level.
Is English required?
Yes. Good English at approximately B2+ or B2-C1 level is required. Additional language skills are not specified as a requirement.
Can the AI Engineer work remotely?
Yes. The position offers nearly full remote work within Germany, with approximately four days per week possible from home. Some travel is required for customer and team workshops.
Does the position include professional development benefits?
Yes. The employer provides a generous training and development budget exceeding one month’s salary, along with other benefits including an employer-funded occupational pension, a €70 monthly mobility budget, and free Wellpass membership.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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