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Expert AI Engineer
Location
Ukraine
Posted
5 days ago
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0
Seniority
Mid Level
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Job Description
Expert AI Engineer
Ciklum
Role Description Ciklum is looking for an Expert AI Engineer to join our team full-time in Ukraine. As an Expert AI Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. - Embed into product teams and work 1:1 with senior engineers on real tasks - Co-develop and refine ways of using AI in everyday engineering workflows - Help teams adopt “agentic” ways of working through practical application, not just guidance - Start with one developer per team (phased rollout, not all teams at once) - Primarily focus on developers, with potential to expand support to QA, BA, and DevOps over time - Use and adapt to the approved internal toolset (e.g. Kiro, potentially Claude), ensuring compliance with TUI standards - Collaborate with internal AI/innovation teams to address tooling gaps or improvement opportunities - Engineers are actively using AI in their daily work in a meaningful way - AI is embedded into real development tasks (not just experimentation or training) - Teams become more efficient through practical AI adoption - Clear, reusable patterns for AI-supported development start to emerge Qualifications - 8+ years of professional experience in software, data, or AI engineering, including at least 3–4 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions - BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field - Deep understanding of probability, statistics, and the mathematical foundations of machine learning and optimization - Proven experience building and deploying advanced AI systems, including Large Language Models (LLMs), multimodal, and generative AI architectures - Exposure to agentic system design, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering techniques - Strong proficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML development frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, Hugging Face or equivalent) - Familiarity with both AI development tooling and backend/service-side technologies is beneficial - Solid understanding of modern AI engineering practices, including model lifecycle management, observability, evaluation, versioning and continuous improvement - Familiarity with AI solution delivery methodologies (e.g., CRISP-ML(Q), TDSP or modern agile ML lifecycles) - Ability to visualize, interpret, and communicate model outputs and insights effectively using modern tools and dashboards - Proven experience in architecting and implementing end-to-end AI/ML solutions - Strong software engineering skills for AI system development, including data processing, API integration, and model serving - Hands-on experience with cloud-native AI platforms and services (AWS SageMaker, Azure ML, GCP Vertex AI or NVIDIA AI stack) - Proficiency in designing scalable ML/LLM pipelines and applying MLOps/LLMOps best practices - Experience with diverse data modalities (structured, text, image, audio, video) and multimodal model integration - Familiarity with handling complex data scenarios such as class imbalance, time-series forecasting and anomaly detection - Understanding of security, data governance and compliance considerations in AI system design Requirements - Broad exposure to enterprise-scale AI solution design across industries such as BFSI, Healthcare, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Energy, Telecom or Technology sectors - Proven ability to translate business and operational requirements into robust AI system architectures that deliver measurable impact - Familiarity with challenges of deploying AI in regulated environments and ensuring compliance with data privacy and protection frameworks - Experience managing sensitive or high-value data (PII, PHI), implementing strong security, governance and access control mechanisms - Understanding of enterprise data ecosystems and integration patterns (CRM, ERP, knowledge management or workflow systems) Business-related requirements - Proven experience delivering production-grade AI solutions that achieve measurable business and operational outcomes - Strong ownership of the full AI engineering lifecycle — from problem framing and architecture design to deployment, optimization, and continuous improvement - Ability to align technical decisions with business priorities, ensuring scalability, reliability, and measurable value from AI initiatives - Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders, delivery teams, and clients - High degree of autonomy, accountability, and attention to detail in managing complex, multi-component AI systems Benefits - Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment - Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise - Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications - Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies - Flexibility: Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice - Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
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