About the Position

Lead AI Engineer (Java/Javascript)

Location: München, Bayern, DE

Employment Type: Full-time

Company: SQUER

About the Role

As a Lead AI Engineer at SQUER, you will be at the forefront of developing, designing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software. We offer you independence and a strong team to ensure the optimal development and contribution of your strengths.

Responsibilities

Be a Thought Leader and actively shape SQUER and projects by openly communicating and being a team player.
Lead the entire AI-enhanced development process and guide clients in their AI adoption.
Take responsibility for the new and further development of software solutions for our clients.
Work within agile teams on various customer projects and spread SQUER culture with the aim of constant improvement.
Share your knowledge with colleagues as a sparring partner and coach.

Requirements

Profound knowledge of both frontend and backend development and a relevant university program.
Active use of AI-powered tools (e.g., code assistants, LLM-based workflows) to amplify productivity and quality.
Experience with established frontend frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js) and backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Express).
Proficiency in one or more programming languages in the Java environment (Java, Kotlin, Scala, Clojure) or Javascript (Javascript, Typescript).
Basic understanding of software architectures, cloud-native development, and containerization (Docker or Kubernetes).
Continuous improvement of AI adoption throughout the entire SDLC, resolving bottlenecks, and enabling software teams in all their disciplines.
Training and development of skills are highly important, and you enjoy passing on acquired knowledge.
Fluency in English and German (written and spoken) for effective communication with colleagues and partners.

Nice to Have

Experience with additional AI tools and frameworks.
Familiarity with other cloud platforms and services.

We Offer

Ownership & Responsibility: Empowered team with flat hierarchies where your ideas and actions matter.
Learn & Grow: € 5.000 annual training budget, in-house Leadership Academy, and up to 40h/year additional time off for personal education.
Exciting Challenges & Real Impact: Diverse projects where your work makes a difference.
Flexibility for Performance: Hybrid work options, flexible hours, workations within the EU, and additional vacation days.
Tailored Tools for Success: Choose your preferred hardware configuration and leverage our suite of AI tools and licenses.
Competitive Salary: Annual gross salary ranges between € 81.000 and € 103.000, depending on seniority.
Thriving Team Culture: Open communication, shared successes, and meaningful team events.
Perks-Packed Workplace: Central office near Ostbahnhof, meal vouchers, EGYM Wellpass membership, free Deutschland-Ticket, JobRad, referral bonuses, Corporate Benefits, and Pluxee employee gifts.

About the Company

We are dedicated to creating a supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and be proud to be part of the team. We encourage our colleagues to ask questions, try new things, pursue ongoing professional development, and take calculated risks.

Are you ready to learn and collaborate in independent agile teams? We are looking forward to meeting you.

Lead AI Engineer (Java/Javascript)

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