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Junior AI Engineer - Pharma

Remote, Sant Cugat del Vallès & Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 21 Oct)

Ambit Iberia

21 open roles

Overview

Work mode
Remote (Sant Cugat del Vallès & Barcelona)
Hours
Monday to Friday
English
Required
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, gym access

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Internship experience or up to 1 year of experience in software development, AI engineering, data science, automation, or a related technical field.
• Working knowledge of Python and basic software engineering practices, including OOP, debugging, and testing.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, and external service integrations.
• Initial hands-on exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, embeddings, or agent-based workflows through projects or coursework.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Basic knowledge of databases and data handling; SQL is a plus.
• Strong curiosity, willingness to learn, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Fluent English is a must.

Nice to have

• Academic, internship, open-source, or personal projects involving AI, Python, APIs, or backend development.
• Exposure to containers, CI/CD, cloud platforms, or deployment.
• Cybersecurity or Threat Intelligence knowledge.
• Interest in secure development, AI evaluation, data privacy, and responsible AI.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary package based on your profile.

  • Flexible compensation plan (free of income tax) where we provide you with medical insurance, public transport ticket and childcare check.

  • Discounts in gym network. (Wellhub)

  • Training catalogue.

Our goal is that you are well in every way!

The role

We are looking for a Junior AI Engineer to support the development of practical AI use cases within a collaborative engineering team, contributing to AI-driven cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence solutions.

In this role, you will work hands-on with Python, AI services, enterprise data sources, and integrations, helping move prototypes towards reliable applications under the guidance of experienced engineers. This is an early-career opportunity for candidates with internship experience or up to one year of professional experience who are eager to grow their AI engineering skills.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain components for AI-powered applications using Python.
• Build scripts, API integrations, prompts, and simple AI workflows for approved use cases.
• Prepare and process data and connect approved enterprise data sources.
• Support Retrieval-Augmented Generation and knowledge-grounding workflows.
• Write unit and integration tests and evaluate AI outputs for quality and reliability.
• Investigate defects and contribute to continuous improvement of AI solutions.
• Use Git and participate in code reviews and collaborative development practices.
• Support containerization, CI/CD, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
• Document implementation details, setup steps, limitations, and test results.
• Research relevant AI tools and contribute prototypes and recommendations to the team.

How you'll work

  • 08h-17h from Monday to Friday (flexible)

  • Full remote

About Ambit Iberia

Ambit Iberia is a specialized consultancy providing IT and engineering services to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with a strong focus on regulated environments. The company supports clients with digital transformation, data integrity, and compliance-driven projects, offering services such as system validation, MES engineering, cybersecurity, and cloud-based software development. Operating primarily in Spain and Portugal, Ambit Iberia positions itself as a niche partner for pharma companies seeking technical expertise in highly regulated settings.

With its main office in Barcelona, Ambit Iberia serves as the Spanish arm of a broader international group, delivering projects across Europe. The company's work culture emphasizes technical excellence and regulatory compliance, making it an attractive option for international professionals with backgrounds in pharma IT, validation, and engineering. Many roles are offered as fully remote or hybrid, allowing flexibility for candidates based in Spain or Portugal, and the company actively seeks talent with experience in GxP environments and modern cloud technologies.

Industry
Health
Employees
160
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ambit Iberia offers fully remote positions for some roles, allowing flexibility for international professionals based in Spain or Portugal.
  • The company specializes in the pharmaceutical sector, providing opportunities to work on regulated systems and compliance-driven projects.
  • Barcelona, where Ambit Iberia is based, is a major European hub for life sciences and technology, offering a vibrant professional community.
  • Roles often require expertise in GxP, MES, and cloud technologies, making it a good fit for specialists in pharma IT and engineering.
  • The company's international group structure may offer opportunities for cross-border collaboration and career growth.
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