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AI Engineer

Hybrid in Spain·Added 1 month ago (last checked 27 Oct)

Telefónica

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Spain
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

AND FOR THIS, WE BELIEVE IT WOULD BE IDEAL IF YOU HAD...

Experience

Essential: +2 years of experience in technical roles related to AI, Machine Learning, or AI Engineering, participating in projects with production deployment.

Education

Essential: University degree in STEM disciplines: engineering, mathematics, physics, etc.

Technical knowledge

Essential:

Advanced programming in Python, use of Git, and software development best practices.

Practical experience in Machine Learning and Deep Learning (including LLMs).

Use of libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, or Scikit-Learn.

Development of applications based on prompt engineering, RAG, and LLM flow orchestration.

Experience in frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, Semantic Kernel, watsonx, or similar.

Nice to have

Valuable: Specific postgraduate degree in machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, or similar (master's or doctorate).

Valuable: Non-university training, on a personal basis, in machine learning, data science, or similar (Coursera, EdX, MiriadaX, K-School, etc.).

Valuable: Certifications in the field of Data Science from major providers (MS Azure, AWS, GCP, IBM, Cloudera, Snowflake, Stratio, etc.).

Valuable:

Experience in MLOps/LLMOps: CI/CD for models, monitoring, version control, retraining, etc.

Use of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and REST API development.

Experience in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, etc.) and managed AI services.

Knowledge of multimodality (text, image, audio, video).

Languages

Essential: Spanish and English

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Work-life balance measures and flexible hours.• Ongoing training and certifications.• Hybrid remote work model.• Attractive social benefits package.• Excellent dynamic and multidisciplinary work environment.• Volunteering programs.

The role

The AI & Big Data business unit at Telefonica Tech helps its clients in their digital transformation process by unifying Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, IoT, and Blockchain capabilities. This team's mission is to help organizations increase their results through a global offering of products and services such as strategic consulting, infrastructure deployment, the development and industrialization of analytical models, and training on new technologies, among others. In this way, we need motivated people, with real knowledge related to the subject, and a desire to continue learning new technologies.

The Data Science / AI Engineering team is responsible for designing and deploying advanced Artificial Intelligence solutions, with a growing focus on Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and intelligent agent systems.

We work with organizations from multiple sectors (public administration, industry, banking, healthcare, sports, etc.) and use the major cloud hyperscalers (Microsoft Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, among others), applying agile methodologies and engineering best practices to bring our solutions into production.

We are looking for people with a highly technical profile and an engineering mindset, an interest in Generative AI and advanced AI systems, and the motivation to continue learning and evolving in an environment of continuous innovation.

What you'll do

As an Artificial Intelligence Engineer, you will actively participate in the design, development, optimization, and deployment of AI solutions, with a special focus on their industrialization and scaling.

Your role will be oriented towards building end-to-end AI systems, combining Machine Learning and Deep Learning models (including LLMs) with robust software architectures, automated pipelines, and MLOps/LLMOps practices.

Some of the day-to-day activities may include:

Participating in the definition of technical architectures for AI solutions, aligned with business requirements and corporate standards.

Designing, training, evaluating, and optimizing Machine Learning and Deep Learning models, including Generative AI models.

Develop applications based on LLMs, such as RAG systems, intelligent agents, and specialized copilots.

Adapt and optimize LLMs through fine-tuning, adapters (LoRA, PEFT), and inference optimization techniques.

Integrate structured and unstructured knowledge sources (databases, search engines, documents, APIs).

Build and expose APIs and services that integrate LLMs into production environments.

Design and implement MLOps/LLMOps practices: deployment, monitoring, observability, cost control, and governance.

Evaluating new trends, models, and frameworks for AI and agents, and bringing them into production when they add value.

Guarantee aspects of security, privacy, compliance, and AI responsibility in LLM-based systems.

Generating documentation and transferring knowledge to the various stakeholders.

Providing technical training on topics within their domain.

Staying updated on technical tools and trends.

Additional information

To perform the role, the skills that would best fit the team and the project would be:

Teamwork and a collaborative attitude.

Engineering mindset and production orientation.

Ability to design complex systems in a structured manner.

Clear communication with technical and business profiles.

Collaborative spirit

Strong learning ability

Proactivity, autonomy, and continuous learning.

Experience with agile methodologies (such as Scrum)

Ability to document and explain technical decisions.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Telefónica Tech is the leading digital transformation company of the Telefónica Group. We offer a wide range of integrated technological services and solutions in Cybersecurity, Cloud, IoT, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain, with which we support our clients in their digital transformation.

We are a group of over 6,200 brave people who work every day from different points around the world to achieve excellence, through leadership based on transparency and team spirit. If you identify with our pillars, we can't wait to meet you!

www.telefonicatech.com

Additional information

#WeAreDiverse #WePromoteEqualityWe are convinced that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, transformative, and achieve better results. Therefore, we promote and guarantee the inclusion of all people regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation and identity, culture, disability, or any other condition

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