AI Engineer

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    Campus Sofia
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    Senior
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    SkillsAI, Python, TypeScript, React, Machine Learning, English
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What you'll do

AI Engineer - iO Bonzai AI Platform 

Are you an AI Engineer passionate about building production-ready AI systems? Do you want to work on cutting-edge AI technology and help shape the future of AI automation? Join our in-house startup iO Bonzai and be part of something groundbreaking!  

You'll combine the energy and speed of a startup with the clients, stability, and resources of iO. We are looking someone to join our office in Sofia. 

As AI Engineer for iO Bonzai, you'll build and optimize our AI & Automation platform. You'll work on conversational AI, agentic workflows, RAG systems, and integrations with multiple AI models. You'll be hands-on with code, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to a productEng used by both internal teams and external clients. 

 You'll be part of the multidisciplinary product development team (Lead AI Engineer, Software Engineers, Cloud Operations, Product Manager) and work closely with business development & customer success teams. You report to the Lead AI Engineer & Product Manager. 

iO Bonzai is our proprietary AI & Automation platform that makes the power of AI accessible to both internal teams and external clients. It's an ecosystem where we make generative AI available through Chat, Apps, and Connect. 

What you'll do: 

  • Develop AI features and capabilities for the iO Bonzai platform using modern AI frameworks 

  • Build conversational AI experiences including custom AI assistants and chatbots 

  • Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems to connect AI with knowledge sources 

  • Create AI automation workflows using tools like n8n and MCP (Model Context Protocol) 

  • Integrate multiple AI models (Azure OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic) via LiteLLM and LangChain 

  • Develop agentic AI solutions that can execute tasks autonomously 

  • Build and optimize prompts for various use cases and industries 

  • Implement observability and monitoring with Langfuse to ensure AI quality 

  • Work with vector databases for semantic search and context retrieval 

  • Collaborate with Cloud Operations on scalable Azure infrastructure 

  • Stay up-to-date with AI developments and propose new features and improvements 

Your qualities and skills as AI Engineer

  • 3+ years of experience as Software Engineer, AI Engineer, or Machine Learning Engineer 

  • Full stack programming skills in Python, TypeScript & React 

  • Experience with LLMs and generative AI (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or similar) 

  • Familiarity with AI frameworks like LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar orchestration tools 

  • Understanding of prompt engineering and how to optimize AI outputs 

  • Experience with APIs and building integrations 

  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (preferably Azure) 

  • High degree of Gen AI adoption - you actively use AI tools in your daily work 

  • Problem-solving mindset - you enjoy tackling complex technical challenges 

  • Team player - you collaborate well and share knowledge 

  • Good communication skills in English 

  • Eagerness to learn - AI is evolving fast and you love keeping up

     

Nice to have

  • Experience with MCP (Model Context Protocol), n8n, LiteLLM, MCP Context Forge 

  • Knowledge of conversational AI platforms (LibreChat, Botpress, or similar) 

  • Experience with vector databases (Azure AI Search, Weaviate etc) 

  • Understanding of multi-agent systems and orchestration 

  • Experience with workflow automation tools (n8n, Zapier, Make) 

  • Knowledge of RAG optimization techniques 

  • Understanding of eval tools in AI systems 

 

What’s in for you

26 days of vacation days

Based on a 40-hour work week, you have 26 days of paid leave.

Additional Health And Dental Insurance

Covering patient and outpatient care, health and dental care, reimbursement of costs for prescribed medicines, pregnancy and birth coverage.

Hybrid working

A good work-life balance is super important. Together with your team, you’ll decide when and where you work.

Healthy office snacks and specialty coffee

At our campus, we provide fresh fruits, healthy snacks and specialty coffee beverages throughout the day.

Personal training budget

Each year, you’ll get a budget of €3,000 to develop yourself, in your profession or as a person, through training, events, or courses.

Celebrating together

If there’s something to celebrate, we know how to party! From time to time, the party team at your campus will organise the best (theme) parties.

What we offer

Knowledge forms the basis of everything you do at iO. You'll grow by working on the most innovative AI platform in the market. You'll shape your personal growth path completely yourself, supported by a personal development budget. Additionally, you'll participate in various AI initiatives, Expert Groups, and innovation projects. 

Interested? Apply now and let's explore how you can lead the technical development of iO Bonzai together. 

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What’s in it for you

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26 days of vacation days

Based on a 40-hour work week, you have 26 days of paid leave.

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Additional health and dental insurance

Covering patient and outpatient care, health and dental care, reimbursement of costs for prescribed medicines, pregnancy and birth coverage.

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Hybrid working

A good work-life balance is super important. Together with your team, you’ll decide when and where you work.

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Healthy office snacks and specialty coffee

At our campus, we provide fresh fruits, healthy snacks and specialty coffee beverages throughout the day.

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Personal training budget

Each year, you’ll get a budget of €3,000 to develop yourself, in your profession or as a person, through training, events, or courses.

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Celebrating together

If there’s something to celebrate, we know how to party! From time to time, the party team at your campus will organise the best (theme) parties.

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Your application, step by step

Working together, making an impact and growing: it all starts with the right connection. That's why we'd like to get to know you and want you to get to know your future colleagues too.

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    How can your knowledge, skills and experience shine at iO? During a conversation with your future team lead, we’ll discuss interesting opportunities for you in our blended agency.

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    Are we all excited? Congratulations! Go ahead and sign that contract. Together, we'll discuss the practical details and ensure you have everything you need to get started at iO.

FAQ

iO is a blended agency. Our experts in strategy, technology, data, content, creation, and marketing work in blended teams to create unforgettable brand and customer experiences together.

For some roles, an assesment or business case is part of the application process. If so, we’ll of course inform you during our virtual introduction.

All teams are part of a specific campus, but you’re more than welcome to work on other campuses too. You can discuss with your team when and where you’d like to work.

The fact that iO is a blended agency offers numerous benefits for your career path. You will learn and grow thanks to the vast diversity and expertise of your colleagues and the challenging collaborations with our clients. Moreover, you can shape your future yourself. With our extensive training opportunities, development paths, and personal attention, everything is in place for a thriving career.

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