Itentio IT Recruitment
Our client is an ambitious AI startup creating cutting-edge recommendation systems that enhance search visibility through advanced machine learning and AI models. They are now looking for an AI Researcher to join their core team in Berlin and help design, train, and deploy the models that power their next-generation AI-driven recommendations.
Whom are we looking for – AI Researcher
Location: Berlin, Germany (on-site)
Brief position description
As an AI Researcher, you will design, train, test, and deploy advanced AI and ML models to deliver industry-leading recommendations that improve AI search visibility for clients. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and turn them into impactful AI-powered solutions. In collaboration with the engineering team, you will integrate these models into production, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. This role is perfect for someone passionate about NLP, computer vision, and cutting-edge AI research, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment.
Why is it worth joining this company?
- Very fast-growing startup: they are showing incredible growth and customer acquisition, had a quickest fundraise from top-tier VC funds.
- AI-First Product: Work on cutting-edge AI-driven search and recommendation technologies shaping the next generation of digital visibility that grows extremely fast.
- Impact & Ownership: Join an early-stage team where your decisions directly influence the product and its future, and you have a solid career progression opportunity.
- Competitive Offer: Attractive salary with equity options for early team members!
AI Researcher – Key Responsibilities:
- Design, train, test, validate, and deploy machine learning and AI models for recommendation systems.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to translate customer needs into AI-driven solutions.
- Work with engineering teams to integrate and optimize models in production environments.
- Experiment with and fine-tune NLP, computer vision, and multimodal AI models for real-time applications.
- Conduct data exploration, preprocessing, and performance evaluation to ensure model robustness.
- Stay updated with the latest ML/AI research and apply it to drive product innovation.
Tech Stack
- Languages: TypeScript, Python, SQL;
- Libraries: Pandas, NumPy, HuggingFace, PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX;
- Backend: GCP, Cloud Functions, Firestore, Postgres, AlloyDB, BigQuery, Firebase Auth, Cloud Tasks, Cloud Scheduler;
- AI Models: OpenAI, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, Llama, etc.
AI Researcher – Main requirements:
- Proven track record of outstanding performance in professional, academic, or personal projects.
- Experience developing NLP and computer vision models from training through deployment.
- Strong Python skills with experience in the ML/NLP ecosystem (NumPy, Pandas, PyTorch, TensorFlow, HuggingFace).
- Ability to deliver high-quality results quickly in a dynamic startup environment.
Desired Attributes
- Are skilled with Python, and more specifically the Python ML/NLP ecosystem.
- Contributions to open-source projects or notable side/hobby projects that we can check out.
- Have experience developing NLP and computer vision models from training to maintaining.
AI Researcher – What is in it for you?
- Salary: between €90,000 – €150,000 annually either on employment contract or B2B;
- Equity: 0.5% – 0.75% stock options to benefit from the company’s future growth;
- Impact & Career Growth: Join a core team of early builders shaping the next AI success story;
- Food in the office;
- Relocation support and bonus;
- Latest MacBook and additional screen for your convenience;
- Workation opportunity;
- Help with working visa (if needed);
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside top talent with a focus on innovation and speed of delivery.
The Next Step for you:
Are you ready to be part of a team that is building the next generation of AI-driven search and recommendation platforms? Apply via the contact form below and join this journey of impact and innovation.
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