About this AI Engineer / GenAI Integration Engineer role at Alongside

Alongside · Hybrid · Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Alongside partners with organizations to drive digital transformation and build high-performing tech teams.

We are looking for an experienced AI Engineer / GenAI Integration Engineer with a strong background in software development, systems integration, and AI technologies to join our client, a leading international company operating in sectors such as automotive and agricultural machinery.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement solutions based on Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).
Design and develop backend applications and services using Python.
Build and integrate REST APIs to enable communication between different systems and applications.
Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions, embeddings, and vector databases.
Develop and integrate AI Agents and intelligent automation solutions.
Collaborate with technical and business teams to identify requirements and implement solutions.
Contribute to the integration of AI solutions into enterprise platforms and CRM systems.
Support the optimization and automation of business processes through Artificial Intelligence technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Professional experience in software development, preferably backend development.
Strong experience with Python and REST API development/integration.
Hands-on experience with LLMs and Generative AI, using technologies such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, or equivalent.
Practical experience developing RAG solutions and AI Agents.
Knowledge of embeddings, vector databases, and Prompt Engineering.
Previous experience with SAP Cloud for Customer (C4C) (big plus)
Experience integrating different systems, applications, and services.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and business environments.

Nice to Have

Experience with systems integration projects in enterprise environments.
Experience with Cloud platforms, particularly Azure or AWS.
Knowledge of microservices architectures and distributed systems.
Experience with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or LlamaIndex.
Knowledge of SAP C4C
Experience with CRM platforms and related business processes.
Previous involvement in enterprise process automation projects

Benefits

Technical guidance and continuous mentorship
Participation in real-world projects
Collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth
Opportunity for career progression
Hybrid work model: Porto office (3 days per week working from home)

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About Alongside

🚀 Alongside | Build Great Products with Great Teams Alongside helps VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups and digital-first enterprises accelerate their roadmaps by assembling elite, time-zone-aligned teams of software engineers, product managers and UX/UI designers, often in under 14 days. Our Porto HQ sits in Europe’s fastest-growing tech hub and taps a vetted global talent pool that lets you ship faster, reduce burn and stay laser-focused on product-market fit. Why high-growth companies choose Alongside
• Top 1 % practitioners: rigorously screened full-stack, mobile, blockchain & AI/ML engineers, plus senior designers and product leaders.
• Flexible engagement models: scale a single specialist, an entire squad, or an autonomous build-and-ship pod
• End-to-end ownership: discovery → design → development → launch, with weekly velocity reports and transparent KPIs.
• Cost-efficient remote talent: New York, Porto, Pune & Hanoi offices give you round-the-clock progress without Silicon-Valley price tags.
• Proven track record: core Alongside team took Arkive, the world’s first decentralized museum, from idea to funded product. We helped Circuit Security to secure 4.5M in funding and many other startups.

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