About the Company
IU International University of Applied Science (IU) is Germany's largest university of applied science – and we are not just an excellent choice for studying, but also an outstanding Great Place to Work®! As an Edutech company, we rely on state-of-the-art technology and data-driven approaches. That's why AI-driven voice assistants and other generative AI-systems have long become part of our daily work routine, helping us to focus on exciting projects. Here at IU over 4,000 employees are dedicated to making a difference.
Your Tasks
- Build state-of-the-art, production-ready AI services in Python/FastAPI that seamlessly integrate with our Composable CDP and student journey ecosystem.
- Design and implement advanced LLM workflows, including function calling, agentic architectures, and scalable RAG pipelines for context-aware student guidance.
- Develop the backend logic powering our personalization engines to support prospective students in making confident enrollment decisions.
- Optimize performance, observability, and availability of AI services to ensure minimal latency and real-time responsiveness.
- Enhance distributed system architectures with a focus on scalability, robustness, and operational excellence.
Your Profile
- You bring 5+ years of experience in backend engineering with deep expertise in designing scalable, distributed systems.
- You have a proven track record of bringing AI/ML models from experimentation into production environments with real-time user traffic.
- You offer expert-level knowledge in Python (FastAPI/Pydantic), RESTful API design, and modern software architecture patterns.
- You are experienced with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, including schema design optimized for fast inference.
- You ideally have hands-on experience with LLM integrations, data streaming technologies like Kafka, and analytics tools such as BigQuery—combined with a commitment to Clean Code and test-driven development.
What We Offer
- Work wherever you want: Decide for yourself which place sparks the most productivity in you. You love remote work? No problem! Would you like to work abroad for a while? Our WorkFlex Benefit makes it possible.
- Take your knowledge to a new level: Where else, if not with us? Enjoy free access to all our e-learning platforms. In addition, we will finance you a complete technology course of your choice.
- Make your journey sustainable: Whether it's a DeutschlandTicket subsidized down to 14 euros or a Jobrad (bike leasing) offer, enjoy the freedom of mobility for both work and personal activities, while also making an eco-friendly choice.
- 33 days to rest: Taking breaks is important! In addition to 30 flexible vacation days per year, we also give you an extra day off on your birthday, as well as days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.