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AI Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 13 days ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Dow Jones

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Salary
€45,000 - €60,000 a year

About €2,720 - €3,460 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Essential Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related STEM field). 3+ years of experience in a data science or applied ML role with a strong dual focus on both modeling and pipeline development.

  • Technical Proficiency: Exceptional programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with standard machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or PyTorch), alongside modern AI frameworks and SDKs (such as LangChain or LlamaIndex). Proven experience designing, building, and deploying AI agents to automate complex workflows. Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries and handling large datasets. Familiarity with version control (Git) and reproducible workflows (e.g., notebooks, scripts, containers).

  • Cloud & API Expertise: Hands-on experience deploying and managing workloads within cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS, including tools like S3, Glue, Lambda, and Athena). Proven experience securely working with APIs, including integrating LLM APIs or external data sources.

  • Delivery & Communication: Strong problem-solving skills and strict attention to detail. Exceptional communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate technical methodologies and results clearly to non-technical audiences and cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills: Experience operating within both AWS and GCP environments. Proven track record of applying advanced NLP methodologies to real-world business challenges. Familiarity with managing agile ML lifecycles from initial data exploration to production deployment.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family

  • Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)

  • Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter

  • Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)

  • Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).

  • Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)

  • Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

  • Subscription Discounts

  • Employee Referral Program

The role

Dow Jones is seeking an AI Engineer/Solutions Specialist to join our Automation & Reporting team. You will design, construct, integrate and maintain AI Solutions into the existing and new workflows to optimize processes across our B2B Risk and Research teams. As a key team member, you will be involved in every aspect of the data science project development process, from data analysis and model selection to building proofs of concept and refining pipelines. You will leverage your expertise in statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to derive insights from data, address the organization's needs, and deliver tangible value through actionable outcomes. You will report to the Director, Automation & Reporting.

What you'll do

  • Solution Design & Development: Own the development, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning models and LLM based solutions that automate business workflows and enhance reporting capabilities. Apply NLP and information retrieval techniques to extract structured information from unstructured text content.

  • Data Engineering & Pipeline Management: Build and maintain robust data pipelines that support high-volume data processing, enrichment, and model training utilizing Python, SQL, and cloud services. Analyze, clean, and preprocess large datasets to optimize reusable ML models.

  • Stakeholder & Portfolio Management: Collaborate cross-functionally with business, product, and engineering teams. Elicit requirements from stakeholders, define business problems, and translate them into well-scoped, technical solutions.

  • Cloud & AI Integration: Leverage external APIs (including LLM APIs) for advanced data enrichment, preprocessing, or model integration. Deploy models and automation tools seamlessly using cloud-based services (AWS and GCP).

  • Best Practices & Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards across solution design and development. Document workflows, validate results, and strictly follow industry best practices for model performance, versioning, and reproducibility.

Reasonable Accommodation

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

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Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: €45,000 - €60,000

We're committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate's experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 54316

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, best known for The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch, and professional information services like Factiva and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance. Founded in 1882, the company serves financial, corporate, and media clients worldwide, with a strong focus on data-driven journalism, financial analytics, and risk management solutions. With a workforce of several thousand employees, Dow Jones operates across major financial hubs globally, delivering critical news and data to professionals and consumers.

In Spain, Dow Jones maintains a significant presence, particularly in Barcelona, where it operates a major office focused on editorial, data, and technology roles. The company's Spanish operations are integral to its global risk and compliance data services, as well as product and engineering teams. For international professionals, Dow Jones offers a multicultural work environment, opportunities to work on global products, and a strong emphasis on innovation and data accuracy. The Barcelona office is part of a global network, providing a dynamic setting for career growth in a leading media and information company.

Industry
News and Business Information
Founded
1882
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
New York, USA
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Dow Jones has a major office in Barcelona, which is a hub for risk and compliance data operations, offering roles in editorial, data, and technology.
  • The company provides a global work environment with opportunities to collaborate with teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.
  • International hires may benefit from Spain's growing tech ecosystem and Barcelona's attractive lifestyle, with a mix of local and expat communities.
  • Dow Jones offers professional development programs and a strong emphasis on data accuracy and innovation, which can be valuable for career growth.
  • The company supports a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work, which can ease the relocation process.

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Additional information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.

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