AI Lead Engineer (f/m/d)

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Your new role

• •As a key technical driver, you design scalable solution architectures for complex AI applications and take ownership of their secure integration into existing IT landscapes
• •From initial concept to stable production deployment, you hold end-to-end responsibility for AI projects and select suitable technologies, frameworks and architectural patterns in close collaboration with the AI architecture function
• •Monitoring, performance optimization and the development of robust MLOps and CI/CD pipelines fall within your remit, ensuring AI solutions remain stable and performant in live operation
• •In your role as a people leader, you manage a team of AI professionals and data scientists, conduct regular development conversations and foster an environment where individual growth and constructive feedback are a natural part of everyday work
• •Through technical mentoring and active knowledge sharing, you strengthen capabilities across the team while partnering closely with AI leadership and the business units to drive AI initiatives forward

What you bring to the table

• •A degree in computer science, data science or a comparable field provides your technical foundation
• •You bring solid professional experience in developing and operating production-grade AI or software solutions, complemented by proven leadership skills in growing team members and building high-performing teams
• •Your technical expertise spans Python, cloud environments (Azure in particular), MLOps tooling and API development. Ideally, you complement this profile with hands-on experience in generative AI, agentic technologies and a sound understanding of solution architecture and system design
• •You communicate complex technical matters clearly and accessibly to diverse audiences, from engineering teams to business stakeholders. Your pragmatic, hands-on mentality goes hand in hand with a commitment to building sustainable, high-quality solutions
• •You are fluent in English; basic German skills are a plus

What We'll Excite You With:

• •Appreciative work environment in a family business where diversity and equal opportunity are given top priority
• •Innovative work world with state-of-the-art equipment and latest technology that promotes efficiency and creativity
• •Professional development opportunities: we fill 80% of management positions internally
• •Versatile training and further education offering that advances your career strategically
• •Freshly prepared, healthy meals at reduced prices, which you can either enjoy in our company restaurant or conveniently take with you

Please direct your online application to Lena Riexinger. For any questions, you can reach us at lena.riexinger@trumpf.com . All our advertised positions are currently still to be filled. Please note that for data protection reasons we are not permitted to accept applications by email. On the careers page you will find all FAQs ( https://www.trumpf.com/de_DE/karriere/so-bewerben-sie-sich/ ) around your application with us.