Lead AI Architect (d/f/m)

About the Position

Lead AI Architect (d/f/m)

Location: Heidelberg, München, Zaragoza, Pilsen, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hamburg, Budapest, Rüsselsheim am Main, Paris

Department: Software Products & Development

Company: 4flow SE

Start Date: immediately

Country: Germany, Spain, Czechia, Hungary, France

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4flow SE develops a range of global standard software products for logistics and transportation planning applicable across all industries. The integrated planning approach of our software products ranges from the long-term optimization of network structures to the short-term optimization of transportation capacity utilization. Here, you will work at the intersection of logistics, technology, and compliance, driving product discovery and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical AI direction for our AI-native platform and drive key architectural decisions across the AI domain.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable AI systems for a multi-tenant enterprise SaaS environment.
• Build and evolve agentic AI solutions using technologies such as Python, LangGraph, and AWS Bedrock.
• Establish shared AI platform capabilities, standards, and best practices that enable product teams to build and operate AI applications successfully.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, mentoring, and close collaboration with engineering teams across Europe and India.
• Identify emerging AI technologies and translate relevant innovations into business value and product capabilities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, system design, or platform engineering with production-grade systems.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying AI, GenAI, or agentic AI solutions in production environments.
• Strong expertise with agentic AI frameworks such as LangGraph, AutoGen, CrewAI, or similar technologies.
• Strong cloud-native engineering background, ideally on AWS, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent Python skills and a solid understanding of modern AI architecture, LLMOps, and AI security principles.
• Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

We Offer

• A clearly defined vision and job security at a company with German roots.
• Exciting international work environment as well as rapid career development opportunities.
• Outstanding opportunities for your individual development (individual training budget and internal trainings).
• Permanent position, competitive base salary, an attractive bonus system, and a great benefits package.
• Flexibility and the opportunity to work remotely.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
• Sports, team member events, and team getaways.
• Free access to organic fruit, cereal, snacks, drinks, and coffee at all 4flow locations.

About the Company

4flow software develops a range of global standard software products for logistics and transportation planning that can be applied across all industries. The integrated planning approach of our software products ranges from the long-term optimization of network structures to the short-term optimization of transportation capacity utilization. In addition, planning results can be combined with transportation processing and accounting for integrated transportation management.

Application Process

1. Online Application: Apply for one of our positions by uploading your application, including your CV and supporting documents, to our job portal. Immediately afterwards, you will receive a confirmation of receipt.
2. First Get to Know: We will review your documents and provide you with feedback as soon as possible. An HR team member will then schedule a video or phone interview with you.
3. Interview Session: In virtual interviews with 4flowers from the team you would be joining, we’ll provide you with comprehensive insights and the opportunity to ask all of your questions.
4. Contract Agreement: We will get in touch with you in the next few days to ideally propose you with our offer.
5. Onboarding: We look forward to welcoming you as a new 4flower. During your onboarding, you will get to know all about our business lines, units, and services and the people behind them. Experienced team members will facilitate your quick integration in our team.

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We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Ready for 4flow? We look forward to your application!