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Senior AI Engineer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Our summary

Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 a year
About €2,720 - €2,960 a month after tax.
Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level
Benefits: Meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Essential requirements

Solid experience in Python development.
Advanced knowledge of SQL and databases.
Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs).
Knowledge of embedding techniques, information retrieval, and RAG architectures.
Experience with vector databases, especially Qdrant or similar.
Ability to measure, control, and optimize inference costs and computational consumption.
Practical knowledge of commercial models such as GPT or Claude and the ability to evaluate their use cases.
Experience working with open-source models and their deployment in business environments.

Nice to have

Valued

Education in Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related disciplines.
Knowledge of algorithms and mathematical modeling.
Experience in MLOps and deployment of AI models in production.
Interest in the research and adoption of new technologies.
Participation in personal projects or AI-related communities.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Hybrid work model and flexible hours.
Restaurant card: on the days they go to the office, their meal is paid via restaurant voucher.
Gym equipped with showers.
Secured bicycle parking.
Snacks, fruit, coffee, and nuts available in the office.
Corporate library.
Offices with private spaces and a kitchen.
High-performance laptop.
Personalized corporate material.
Company celebrations and events.
Annual medical check-up.
Corporate and team building activities.
Christmas gift set.
Professional growth and development plans.
Mentoring programs and professional coaching.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join a team specialized in the development of advanced solutions based on Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, and RAG architectures. The selected person will participate in innovative projects for national and international clients, evaluating and integrating cutting-edge technologies within the artificial intelligence ecosystem.

Opportunity to work in a company specialized in AI
You will participate in projects for national and international organizations

What you'll do

Design, develop, and implement solutions based on Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Work with Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, Claude, and open-source alternatives.
Evaluate and integrate new AI models as market technologies evolve.
Design RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architectures using embeddings and vector databases.
Work with vector databases such as Qdrant or equivalent technologies.
Optimize the performance, cost, and computational consumption of deployed models.
Analyze and select open-source models for different business use cases.
Develop solutions in Python for production environments.
Manage queries and data exploitation using SQL and different storage technologies.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on technological innovation projects.
Participate in projects for national and international clients, including possible occasional travel.

Personal competencies

Innovative mindset and technological orientation.
Continuous learning capability
Analytical spirit and complex problem-solving skills.
Autonomy and ability to make technical decisions.
Communication and teamwork skills.
Genuine interest in staying up to date in the AI ecosystem.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews

CV registration
Consultant contact
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Company interview
With a client company
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Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

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About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.