Lead Software Engineer - AI Product Development

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

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Clarivate

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Clarivate doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 7+ years of experience
Lead-level role.
University degree
“Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field” — per the ad.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
At least 7 years of backend development experience (Java 11/17, Spring Boot, microservices), including design and delivery of scalable, distributed systems and RESTful APIs
At least 6 years of experience with frontend technologies (Angular, Node.js) and full-stack product development
At least 3 years of experience integrating AI capabilities into production systems (OpenAI / Azure OpenAI APIs), including prompt engineering (few-shot, structured outputs, guardrails) and development of AI assistants and agent-based workflows (tool calling, memory patterns)
Hands-on experience designing and optimizing RAG pipelines (chunking, embeddings, retrieval orchestration) and evaluating AI systems (Ragas, prompt testing, regression evaluation)
Experience building and scaling AI-enabled platforms and services in production environments
At least 6 years of experience delivering end-to-end product features, including CI/CD, monitoring, and cloud platforms (AWS or equivalent)

Nice to have

It would be great if you also have...

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
Familiarity with vector databases and retrieval systems (Azure AI Search, Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
Knowledge of Responsible AI practices, including prompt injection mitigation, PII masking, and policy enforcement
Experience with experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, feature flags such as Split.io)
Understanding of platform thinking, including development of shared AI services and reusable components

The role

We're looking for a Lead Software Engineer - Al Product development (Full Stack) to join our Cortellis team in Barcelona, where you'll build high-impact product features powered by Generative AI and modern software engineering practices. In this role, you'll take ownership of end-to-end delivery, driving the design and implementation of scalable backend and frontend solutions while integrating AI capabilities-such as GenAI, agent-based workflows, and retrieval-augmented systems-into a mission-critical platform.

You'll collaborate closely with UX, and distributed engineering teams to define architecture, deliver customer-facing features, and ensure AI integrations are reliable, measurable, and production-ready. If you're excited about building AI-powered products, driving technical decisions, and shaping scalable systems, we'd love to speak with you.

What you'll do

Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend features, from architecture to production
Build and maintain microservices and APIs using Java and Node.js, ensuring performance, reliability, and security
Take end-to-end ownership of product features, from concept and implementation to rollout and continuous improvement
Integrate AI capabilities into the platform, including LLM-based features, RAG patterns, and agent workflows
Ensure AI solutions are robust and production-ready by improving output quality, managing limitations, and optimizing performance
Apply prompt engineering best practices and contribute to the development of reliable AI-enabled systems
Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and domain experts to deliver high-impact solutions
Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve system scalability and maintainability
Mentor and support other engineers, helping to drive engineering excellence across the team

How you'll work

This is a full-time, permanent position, primarily working core business hours in CET, with flexibility to collaborate with teams as needed.

This is a hybrid position working in the office up to 3 days a week.

About Clarivate

Clarivate is a global leader in providing trusted information and insights, offering analytics, data, and workflow solutions across sectors such as academia, life sciences, and intellectual property. With a vast portfolio of well-known products like Web of Science, Derwent, and Cortellis, the company serves researchers, innovators, and healthcare professionals worldwide. Clarivate operates on a global scale with a significant workforce and a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making.

In Spain, Clarivate has a notable presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it houses key technology and product development teams. The company's Spanish offices focus on AI product development, data science, and infrastructure, making it an attractive destination for international tech professionals. Clarivate fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on products that impact global research and innovation. For international hires, the company provides a multicultural environment and the possibility to work with diverse, global teams.

Industry: Information Services
Founded: 2016
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: London, UK
In Spain: Barcelona
Website: clarivate.com

Good to know if you are moving

Clarivate has a significant technology hub in Barcelona, Spain, where many of its AI and software engineering roles are based.
The company offers a global work environment, with opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across multiple countries.
Clarivate provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and flexible working arrangements.
As a global company, English is commonly used as the working language, making it accessible for international professionals.
The company is committed to innovation, with a strong focus on AI and data science, offering exciting career growth opportunities.

In their own words

About the company & team

You'll join a team of engineers working across backends, frontends, and quality assurance. We follow an Agile delivery model and collaborate closely with business and product stakeholders to develop the Cortellis platform.

Our work delivers structured, high-value insights that support decision-making across the pharmaceutical industry. As part of this team, you'll help enhance the platform by combining strong engineering practices with modern AI-driven capabilities.

The team works closely with, and receives support from, several enabling functions such as DevOps, UX, AI Enablement, and Solution Analysis, ensuring a well-rounded and scalable product development approach.

Additional information

30 working days of vacation
Volunteering community offering paid hours of volunteering time
Private Health and Life & Disability insurances.
Tax-free benefits (Ticket Restaurant scheme, kindergarten, and transport cards)
Agile work environment with a team of talented colleagues
On-site language classes (Catalan, Spanish and English)
Digital workplace with possibility to work in a central office location in Barcelona with global and dynamic employees.

At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.

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