We are looking for an AI Platform Engineer to join our AI Services and Solutions team. Within the team you will be part of the Engineering chapter exchanging experience, know-how and ideas with other engineers of different seniorities and backgrounds. As AI Platform Engineer you will also collaborate with a horizontal team to manage, improve and evolve our AI Platform on the cloud with state-of-the-art components and features to be leveraged across initiatives. You will be focusing on Analysis, solution design and sizing of Cloud components needed for delivery AI solutions, ensuring system reliability and scalability in production. As an AI Engineer you will participate and lead (depending on seniority) AI solutions delivery across different UniCredit domains and geographies.

What you'll be doing

For Senior Roles, act as tech lead on horizontal (capabilities and foundations) and vertical (business specific project) delivery. Acting as a focal point for engineering design, planning and execution, holding accountability for milestone achievements and overall project / delivery success.Adopt state of the art technology and cloud-native solutions.Ensure smooth operations through scalable, robust and resilient design of systems.Contribute to the scale-up of AI adoption through the creation of common assets – maintain and evolve Unicredit AI Platform leveraging state of the art cloud components and open-source frameworks.Define best practices and standards for our Cloud infrastructure – including engagement model, delivery model, sizing and monioting.Design and sizing of Cloud components needed for delivery of AI solutions, ensuring system reliability and scalability in production.Design and development of innovative and cutting-edge AI solutions jointly with Architect and Scientist.

What you'll need to succeed

• University degree in computer science, physics, mathematics or engineering.
• 3+ years of practical relevant experience in software design and implementation, ideally related to AI systems
• In-depth knowledge of Software Engineering best practices, design and architectural patterns.
• Experience in object-oriented software development in Python, knowledge of APIs design and implementation - additional languages are a plus.
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
• Hands-on experience with AI systems in production, embedded into enterprise ecosystems.
• Experience with multiple cloud components (GCP preferred), especially on AI services and Gateways (Apigee preffered).
• Proven experience in application development, leveraging cloud infrastructure, including cloud services usage and integration. (Google preferred, Azure nice to have).
• Experience with Agentic AI system design, development and maintenance in an enterprise setting with production grade infrastructure.
• Eager to learn and stay up to date to AI trends, technologies and framework.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in an agile environment.

Nice to have:

• Practical experience in using ML and/or AI frameworks (e.g. KubeFlow, Langchain, Haystack, ...)
• Experience and Machine Learning Engineer – MLOps lifecycle for traditional AI systems.
• Experience with Open Source LLMs in production, LLM fine tuning and deployment.
• Experience in testing strategy (unit test, integration test, scalability test) with a focus on AI systems and LLM scalability.
• Knowledge of DevOps best practices, with proven experience of deployments on Kubernetes.

What you'll get in return

• #MakeInnovationHappen: Chance to make an impact in terms of transformation
• #UnlockYourPotential: Join a young and stimulating environment
• #ComeAsYouAre: Working within a global team
• #UnlockYourPotential: Play a role of autonomy with high visibility and exposure
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer: Flexible working hours
• #BalanceLifeAndCareer: The possibility of working hybrid
• A professional but still friendly work environment
• #EnjoyTheBest: Access to our Benefits platform with a dedicated budget that you will be able to use, in order to choose the most suitable benefits for you
• Health Insurance GrupMED, provided by ASIROM
• Holidays accorded based on your working experience (21 up to 25 days)
• Career in a leading international banking group , build on the diversity of its strong local roots
• Dynamic and multinational environment, full of growing opportunities

About UniCredit Group

UniCredit is a pan-European Commercial Bank with a unique service offering in Italy, Germany, Central and Eastern Europe. Our purpose is to empower communities to progress, delivering the best-in-class for all stakeholders, unlocking a better tomorrow for our clients and our people across Europe. We serve over 15 million customers worldwide. They are at the heart of what we do in all our markets. Digitalisation and our commitment to ESG principles are key enablers for our service. They help us deliver excellence to our stakeholders and creating a sustainable future for our clients, our communities and our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We stand together in nurturing a workplace that welcomes diverse thinking and inclusive behaviors. Making all voices heard and leveraging "diversity of thought" regardless of gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, cultural background, we ensure sustainable growth and new business opportunities, a strong drive for innovation and creativity, as well as a general improvement of the work climate with positive impact on productivity, well-being and engagement of our people.

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