Job
- Level
- Senior
- Job Field
- Software, Data
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Mannheim
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will develop innovative AI solutions in Python, implement complex application architectures, and establish standards for the successful integration and monitoring of AI systems.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Design and implement first-of-a-kind AI solutions hands-on in Python, from initial validation through production deployment.
- Build end-to-end LLM-based and agentic AI systems spanning models, data, RAG, tools, APIs and enterprise integration.
- Establish engineering practices for evaluation, CI/CD, observability, monitoring and reliable production operations.
- Leitung der technischen Umsetzung mit externen Partnern, einschließlich Implementierungsberatung, Qualitätssicherung und Abnahme.
- Act as the group-wide architectural authority for AI solutions across the Südzucker Group.
- Define, review and approve target architectures, technical standards and reference patterns.
- Convert successful implementations into reusable components and architectures for Group-wide scaling.
- Translate business requirements into technically feasible solutions with measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Corporate AI Transformation Program to align for group-wide value and adoption.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- A university degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, another discipline in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Qualifications
- Starke praktische Entwicklungsfähigkeiten in Python.
- Strong software engineering and DevOps skills, including testing, CI/CD, observability and production operations.
- Solid knowledge of machine learning and data science.
- Sound knowledge of modern AI application patterns, including RAG, agentic workflows, tool use, evaluation and guardrails.
- Vertrautheit mit Frameworks und Orchestrierungsplattformen wie LangChain/Graph, OpenAI Agents SDK, n8n oder ähnliches.
- Ability to translate business objectives into technical architectures and communicate complex decisions clearly.
- Professional proficiency in German and English.
Experience
- Typically five or more years of experience delivering complex software, data or AI solutions.
- Proven experience implementing and operating AI-based applications in production, focus on LLMs.
- Experience in cloud and solution architecture; knowledge of Microsoft Azure is an advantage.
- Experience integrating AI tools and enterprise systems through APIs and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- Experience guiding external technology and implementation partners.
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What we offer
- Interesting and varied tasks in a future-oriented environment.
- Attraktive Vergütung inklusive Sozialleistungen.
- Cooperative work environment and open communication.
- Contributing to the balance of private and professional life.
- 30 days vacation per year.
- 37 hours week.
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Benefits
Higher Take-Home Pay
Topics You Will Work On
Job Locations
About Your Employer
Südzucker AG
As an internationally operating company, Südzucker is a leading force in the food industry. Headquartered in Mannheim, the Südzucker AG is the parent company of the Südzucker Group and also its largest operational company. With its segments of sugar, specialty products, starch and fruit, Südzucker provides a wide range of important products and services to consumers around the world.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production, Food Products
Senior AI Engineer
- Location
- Mannheim
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
