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Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

Lead AI Engineer

AI Application EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeOberkochen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in computer science, engineering, or a comparable field.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience developing and integrating software solutions, including at least 2 years of experience with modern AI systems such as generative AI, large language models, or agentic AI.
  • Experience rapidly prototyping and building agent-based AI applications.
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate AI technologies in a business context and demonstrate their potential.
  • Strong knowledge of Python for AI development and understanding of .NET/C# interfaces for system integration.
  • Experience with agentic frameworks and orchestration tools such as LangChain (LangGraph), Microsoft Semantic Kernel, or AutoGen.
  • Ability to work with cloud-based and on-premise/local large language models, such as Azure OpenAI, vLLM, Ollama, and Hugging Face.
  • Practical experience with retrieval-augmented generation architectures and vector databases such as Qdrant and Azure AI Search.
  • Familiarity with API development, such as FastAPI, and containerization with Docker for deploying functional prototypes.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to different audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, particularly Enterprise Architecture Management and IT Security.
  • Flexibility and pragmatism in developing innovative solutions quickly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Select and integrate AI frameworks, models, and platforms that meet organizational requirements.
  • Develop agent-based AI prototypes using cloud and on-premise APIs.
  • Collaborate with business departments to understand requirements and translate them into technical concepts.
  • Support teams adopting AI technologies, including creating roadmaps and recommendations.
  • Conduct workshops, courses, and training to promote adoption and understanding of AI technologies.
  • Build an internal AI community to strengthen knowledge sharing and collaboration.
  • Coordinate with Enterprise Architecture Management to ensure AI solutions can be integrated into the overall enterprise architecture.
  • Work with IT Security to account for data protection and security requirements early and secure solutions accordingly.
  • Support handover of successful prototypes to IT and development teams for further development and scaling.
  • Monitor AI trends and developments, identify potentially relevant technologies and approaches, and assess their potential for the organization.
  • Document and communicate pilot-project results using KPIs such as time savings, process improvements, and innovation potential.

About the Company

Zeiss

Manufactures high-precision optical instruments and devices

ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$1.1B
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001

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