AI Engineer

Date PostedMay 28, 2026LocationLisbon or CoimbraCompanyAccenture PortugalSalary €18 000 - €60 000 por ano TypeFull-time, Hybrid

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as an AI Engineer with opportunities across various seniority levels. In this role, you will design, build, and scale intelligent AI-powered solutions using modern machine learning and generative AI technologies. You will contribute to the development of robust AI application architectures and help drive innovation across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop AI/ML and generative AI solutions
  • Build and optimize LLM/RAG pipelines
  • Deploy, monitor, and scale AI production systems
  • Collaborate on architectural strategy and technical leadership

Required Skills

  • Python proficiency
  • LLMs and Generative AI
  • RAG and Vector Databases
  • Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • MLOps and CI/CD

Job Details

Job Responsibilities: - Research, design, and develop AI-powered solutions using state-of-the-art ML and generative AI technologies. - Build and optimize LLM-based applications, including RAG pipelines and agentic workflows. - Design and integrate vector databases, prompt engineering strategies, and tool-calling mechanisms. - Deploy, monitor, and optimize AI systems for performance, reliability, and scalability. - Apply AI safety, evaluation, and guardrail best practices across AI solutions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into AI solutions. - Contribute to architecture decisions and platform scalability initiatives. - Document designs, experiments, and operational procedures. - Depending on seniority, mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and drive AI strategy and innovation. Qualifications: - Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI ecosystems. - Strong proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices. - Solid understanding of AI application architectures, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). - Experience with vector databases and semantic search solutions. - Knowledge of agentic frameworks, tool calling, and orchestration patterns. - Understanding of AI safety, evaluation, monitoring, and guardrails. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Understanding of MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and model deployment workflows. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Nice to Have: - Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack, or similar. - Exposure to multi-agent systems and advanced orchestration patterns. - Experience working with large-scale production AI systems. Working Model: Hybrid