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AI Engineering & Data Foundations

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 14 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
6+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience building software, AI, platform, or data solutions in production environments.

  • Familiarity with modern AI technologies, data platforms, and enterprise architectures.

  • Strong engineering foundations and commitment to quality, reliability, and reusability.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort operating in ambiguous environments.

  • Ability to partner closely with business stakeholders, domain experts, and technical teams.

  • An instinct to build solutions that can scale beyond a single project or use case.

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and build credibility through expertise and partnership.

  • Curiosity about AI, both its opportunities and limitations.

  • Commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving field.

Nice to have

We're Particularly Interested in Professionals with Experience In:

  • AI agents and Agentic Workflows

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

  • LLM application development

  • AI evaluation and observability

  • AI orchestration and integration

  • Production AI deployment

  • Data products and data contracts

  • AI-ready data foundations

  • Metadata management and semantic enrichment

  • Retrieval architecture

  • Vector databases and graph technologies

  • Data quality, governance, and lineage

  • Full-stack software development

  • Distributed systems and APIs

  • Cloud platforms and enterprise integration

  • Platform engineering

  • Identity, access, and governance controls

Education & certifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Typically, 6+ years of relevant experience in software engineering, AI engineering, data engineering, machine learning, platform engineering, or related disciplines.

The role

Agilent is expanding its AI capabilities across scientific, service, commercial, and operational functions. We are building a team of engineers who can help design, deploy, and scale trusted AI solutions that create measurable business impact.

We're interested in connecting with experienced professionals across AI Engineering, AI Data Engineering, and related technical disciplines who are passionate about applying AI in real-world environments. Depending on your background and interests, opportunities may focus on AI applications, agentic systems, retrieval foundations, AI-ready data products, platform engineering, or the underlying capabilities that enable AI at scale.

You will work within cross-functional AI pods alongside engineers, domain experts, business stakeholders, and platform teams to turn complex business challenges into practical, production-ready solutions.

What you'll do

  • Building production AI applications, agents, and AI-enabled workflows.

  • Designing retrieval foundations for AI solutions, including RAG, vector search, semantic enrichment, and knowledge assets.

  • Developing AI-ready data products with strong foundations in quality, governance, lineage, and reuse.

  • Creating reusable capabilities, patterns, and assets that accelerate future AI use cases across the enterprise.

  • Applying evaluation, monitoring, observability, and governance practices to ensure reliable AI outcomes.

  • Partnering directly with domain experts to understand workflows and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

  • Leveraging AI-assisted approaches such as metadata generation, entity resolution, and content classification to improve data quality and discoverability.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. Online application

  2. Recruiter phone conversation

    With a recruiter · Phone call

    After a review of your qualifications, a recruiter calls to discuss your experience and the role.

  3. Interviews with Agilent representatives

    With Agilent representatives

    At least one behavioural interview, in person or over Webex video.

  4. Offer

  • Every application receives an email acknowledgement.
  • Agilent never asks for tax forms, bank account or card details during recruiting.

About Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets, providing analytical instruments, software, and consumables to laboratories and research facilities. With a workforce of over 18,000 employees worldwide, the company operates across more than 100 countries, serving customers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental testing, and food safety. Agilent's product portfolio includes chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy systems, alongside a growing suite of AI-driven data and software solutions.

In Spain, Agilent has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, supporting sales, service, and business functions. The company is actively expanding its AI and data engineering teams in Spain, offering roles in enterprise AI, data engineering, and financial analysis. For international professionals, Agilent provides a collaborative, innovation-driven culture with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies in a stable, globally recognized organization.

Founded
1999
Employees
10,000–50,000
Headquarters
Santa Clara, USA
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Agilent has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, offering roles in sales, AI, and finance.
  • The company is investing heavily in AI and data engineering, with multiple open roles in Spain focused on AI product leadership, data engineering, and agentic systems.
  • Agilent is a global organization with a strong presence in Europe, making it a viable option for international professionals seeking relocation to Spain.
  • The company offers a collaborative work culture and is known for its commitment to innovation and employee development.
  • Spanish roles include positions requiring French or English, indicating a multicultural work environment.

In their own words

Additional information

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: 10% of the Time

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: R&D

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