AI Engineer – Madrid, Spain
Our client is a newly created joint venture between a global leader in management consulting and a global alternative investment fund manager. They are building a high-calibre technology hub in Madrid, delivering cutting-edge AI solutions to complex, commercially impactful challenges in financial services and beyond.
They are looking for an exceptional AI Engineer – someone who combines deep technical expertise with outstanding communication skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can translate business problems into innovative AI-driven solutions.
The Role
You will take ownership of AI projects from inception to delivery, engaging with business stakeholders and leveraging advanced machine learning techniques – particularly large language models (LLMs) – to solve high-value problems. This is an opportunity to shape the culture of a growing Madrid-based team while working alongside some of the most talented people in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and deploy ML systems to solve complex business problems.
* Leverage LLMs in production, including prompt design, retrieval pipelines, and agentic workflows.
* Apply knowledge of inference stack fundamentals such as KV Caching, speculative/parallel decoding, and optimisation techniques.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to frame business challenges into AI solutions.
* Stay ahead of AI and technology trends to maintain a competitive edge.
* Own technical delivery, from system design to deployment.
What We’re Looking For
* Strong machine learning fundamentals with real-world deployment experience.
* Hands-on expertise with LLMs in production environments.
* Excellent programming skills in Python and ideally C++, Java, or .NET.
* Experience with SQL databases and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).
* Strong problem-solving mindset and entrepreneurial approach.
* Clear communicator who can engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field from a top-tier university.
* Financial services experience is advantageous but not required.
Why Join?
* Shape a new AI capability from the ground up in Madrid.
* Work on high-impact projects linked to global markets and emerging trends.
* Collaborate with world-class talent in a stimulating environment.
* Gain exposure to the inner workings of financial markets and economies.
* Enjoy autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one.
Location:
Madrid, Spain – on-site collaboration is key.
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