Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning EngineerVerified as a real position

Who we’re looking for

• 6+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering
• Strong proficiency in Python for ML and data workflows
• Experience building embedding pipelines and RAG generation loops
• Familiarity with vector databases (Qdrant or pgvector)
• Applied NLP experience, ideally with multilingual models
• Hands-on experience with LLM API integration
• Solid understanding of ML evaluation methods and confidence scoring

What you’ll do

• Implement the retrieval and generation pipeline under the guidance of the AI/ML lead
• Build and tune the embedding pipeline to ensure high-quality vector representations
• Develop the draft-to-publish KB article generation loop with confidence scoring
• Ensure multilingual quality across all confirmed Phase 1 languages
• Build retrieval evaluation harnesses to measure pipeline performance
• Lay the groundwork for LLM tuning in Phase 2, including fine-tuning strategies and evaluation metrics

About the position

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: We are seeking a Senior Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Engineer with 6+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong Python skills, hands-on experience with embedding pipelines, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) loops, and applied NLP with multilingual models. You will work closely with the AI/ML lead to design, implement, and optimize pipelines that power knowledge generation and retrieval across multiple languages.

Benefits

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations
• Flexibility: Balance office and remote work to fit your rhythm
• Our Offices in the Czech Republic: We have three offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín. There are no fixed office days—it all depends on your team’s agreement. Here, you’ll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation