👨‍💻 AI Engineer (Multimodal AI Systems) - PDMFC - Lisboa, Portugal

Are you ready to be part of the future of innovation?

We are a Portuguese company that, since 1993, has strived every day to be at the forefront of innovation, actively participating in more than 18 European projects.

Because we believe that people are the heart of the business, we do our best to ensure that everyone feels at home since day one!

At PDMFC, you'll find a hybrid and flexible work arrangement and an environment based on team spirit and encouragement of individual and collective growth.

Are you ready to grow with us?

We are seeking a talented and innovative AI Engineer with exceptional Python skills to join our cutting-edge AI team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience deploying and optimizing large language models (LLMs) and multimodal AI systems using frameworks like llama.cpp and vLLM. You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust AI services that power our speech-to-text, text-to-speech, summarization, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and multimodal generation capabilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of multiple AI domains and develop solutions that transform how our users interact with technology.

Key Responsibilities 🎯

• Design, implement, and optimize AI model serving infrastructure using llama.cpp, vLLM, or similar frameworks to ensure efficient inference and deployment;
• Develop and maintain speech-to-text and text-to-speech pipelines that deliver high-quality audio processing capabilities;
• Create robust RAG systems that effectively retrieve relevant information and generate accurate, contextually appropriate responses;
• Build and optimize multimodal AI systems capable of processing and generating text, images, and audio content;
• Implement efficient document summarization capabilities for various content types and lengths;
• Continuously evaluate and improve model performance, latency, and resource utilization;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into our product ecosystem;
• Research and implement state-of-the-art techniques to enhance our AI systems' capabilities;
• Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track AI system performance and identify areas for improvement.

Your Profile 📋

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field;
• Strong Python programming skills with demonstrated experience in AI/ML development;
• Hands-on experience deploying and optimizing LLMs using llama.cpp, vLLM, or similar frameworks;
• Experience with speech processing technologies (ASR/TTS) and relevant libraries;
• Knowledge of RAG architectures and vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus);
• Familiarity with multimodal AI systems that process text, images, and audio;
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow;
• Understanding of model quantization, optimization, and serving techniques;
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker) and cloud environments.

Extra Points 😃

• Master's or PhD in AI, ML, NLP, or a related field;
• Experience with ONNX Runtime, TensorRT, or other model optimization frameworks;
• Knowledge of distributed systems for large-scale AI model serving;
• Experience with streaming data processing for real-time AI applications;
• Familiarity with GPU/TPU acceleration and optimization techniques;
• Contributions to open-source AI projects or research publications;
• Experience with fine-tuning and adapting foundation models for specific tasks;
• Knowledge of MLOps practices and tools for AI system deployment and monitoring;
• Experience with prompt engineering and LLM evaluation methodologies.

Our benefits 🚀

🕑 Hybrid work model;
⚕️ Health insurance;
📚 Access to an online learning platform and continuous training;
🚀 Career opportunities and a 360° development feedback system;
🌴 2 extra vacation days and a special vacation policy based on employee seniority;
🏆 Internal Padel and Football tournaments and other informal team events;
📲 Access to Team24 – a psychological support platform;
🏃 You'll have a Buddy to support you during the onboarding process;
🧙‍♂️ You'll have a Yoda to guide you in your professional development.

Apply 🏃

Apply via the link https://jobs.pdmfc.com/.

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If you have any questions, please email us at recruitment@pdmfc.com