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Principal Innovation in AI Engineering and Harness

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

BBVA

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Demonstrated technical experience is required, knowing all phases of the code development lifecycle using AI agents. Knowledge of agentic development tools such as Claude Code or Codex will also be valued.

  • Having worked in AWS and GCP
  • Understanding the key elements of architectures that support AI developments and solutions
  • Having built some agentic harness for Generative AI projects and solutions.
  • Having worked with tools such as Claude Code
  • Having developed some application or prototype using these types of tools such as Claude Code or Codex.
  • Experience deploying AI-developed applications on container infrastructure (Kubernetes).
  • Demonstrated experience in innovation projects and practical application of AI.
  • Select and comparatively evaluate foundational models for different use cases, including language and voice applications and multimodal solutions.
  • Design and execute evaluation plans, defining technical and business metrics and comparing models in different scenarios.
  • Iteratively build training, validation, and evaluation datasets.
  • Adapt generative and discriminative models through fine-tuning or other equivalent techniques.

Development of solutions based on LLMs and agentic systems

  • Design and develop analytical solutions based on LLMs, including architectures that combine several models.
  • Design and develop agentic systems in which models interact with tools, APIs, external knowledge sources, and ML models.
  • Develop reasoning flows and model orchestration, with task planning, tool use, and composition of several inference steps.
  • Build knowledge bases and domain datasets to feed generative models.
  • Create systems where LLMs function as intelligent interfaces to interact with corporate systems and data.
  • Develop inference pipelines and backend services; integrate models with the bank's systems and operations, including APIs and corporate systems.
  • Participate in iterative experimentation cycles, from prototype to production solution.
  • Continuously explore advances in LLMs, foundational models, advanced NLP techniques, and agentic architectures.
  • Evaluate technologies and frameworks relevant to generative AI solutions.
  • Communicate technical concepts to internal audiences with different levels of specialization.
  • Experience in the full lifecycle of ML and NLP projects: exploratory data analysis (EDA), dataset construction, model selection and training, evaluation, and monitoring.
  • Experience developing productive analytical solutions, ML pipelines, and inference services.
  • Experience in MLOps: pipeline automation, continuous integration and deployment, observability, and model monitoring.
  • Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC), for example CloudFormation.
  • Experience with Git and CI/CD practices for software integration and deployment.
  • Programming in Python; experience with TypeScript or Node.js will be valued.
  • Experience with LLM and agent orchestration frameworks, such as LangGraph, Agents SDK, AWS Strands, or other equivalents.
  • Experience using programming agents such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar tools.

Nice to have

  • Experience in cloud companies such as AWS or Google.
  • Experience in Engineering and/or IT teams.
  • Experience in on-premise environments.
  • Experience in the banking sector, as part of the staff or in consulting.

Languages

English Language, Machine Learning (ML), Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Tensorflow

The role

Excited to grow your career?

BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve more than 80 million customers. We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers.

Learn more about the area

AI Innovation, within AI Transformation, is responsible for knowing and exploring both new technologies and new Artificial Intelligence models and solutions that may have an impact and adoption by BBVA.

Since the creation of the Robots and the definition of The Frame as a key framework and enabler for AI scalability, a great effort is required in terms of research, innovation, strategic supervision, and "advisory" within the organization.

Within AI Innovation, we work very actively with other key teams such as AI Tech, AI governance, Data for AI, and Engineering.

We are looking for a person for the position of Principal Innovation in AI Engineering and Harness, with a solid track record in cloud architectures, in the design, development, and implementation of technological solutions based on AI and/or ML, as well as experience in the development of technological elements and assets (harness) essential for building and scaling Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Personal competencies

  • Team spirit and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical profiles.
  • Analytical mindset and orientation toward experimentation. Flexibility and adaptation to evolving technological environments.

About BBVA

BBVA (Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria) is a multinational Spanish banking group and one of the largest financial institutions in Europe, with a strong presence in retail banking, corporate and investment banking, and fintech innovation. Headquartered in Madrid, BBVA operates across more than 25 countries, serving over 70 million customers, and is recognized for its leadership in digital transformation within the banking sector. The bank is also a major player in sustainable finance, with significant commitments to green bonds and climate-related lending.

In Spain, BBVA is a market leader with its headquarters in Madrid and a vast network of offices and branches across the country. The company is known for its innovative and technology-driven work culture, investing heavily in AI, data science, and advanced analytics. For international professionals, BBVA offers a dynamic environment with opportunities in quantitative finance, data science, and corporate banking, and it actively recruits talent from around the world, particularly in its Madrid hub. The bank's commitment to sustainability and digital innovation makes it an attractive employer for those looking to work in a forward-thinking financial institution.

Industry
Banking and Fintech
Founded
1857
Employees
100,000–150,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • BBVA is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is one of the largest banks in Europe, offering a wide range of career opportunities in finance, technology, and data science.
  • The company has a strong commitment to digital innovation, with significant investment in AI and data analytics, making it an ideal place for tech and data professionals.
  • BBVA offers international mobility programs, allowing employees to work across its global network in Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
  • The bank is a leader in sustainability, with a goal to mobilize 300 billion euros in green financing by 2025, providing opportunities for professionals interested in sustainable finance.
  • BBVA's work culture emphasizes innovation, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on employee well-being and professional development.
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