Applied AI Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Applied AI Engineer based in Portugal.

• As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building the next generation of intelligent, agentic systems.
• You will develop the core infrastructure that enables AI agents to manage context, use tools, coordinate tasks, and continuously improve their performance.
• Working at the intersection of advanced AI research and practical software engineering, you will transform complex operational workflows into reliable, scalable production solutions.
• You will establish robust evaluation, testing, and observability frameworks to ensure AI-powered systems deliver predictable and measurable results.
• You will also explore innovative ways to integrate coding agents and specialized subagents into software development processes.
• Collaborating closely with product and operational teams, you will identify high-impact automation opportunities and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• As an early core member of the engineering team, you will have significant influence over architectural decisions, technical standards, and the long-term AI strategy.