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About this Lead AI Engineer (Python) role at Nfq

Nfq · Hybrid · Vilnius/Kaunas
We build the tech that moves industries forward. We have our eyes set on AI, energy, logistics, sports and other complex and exciting segments. 

We believe in an innovative approach to solving deep issues and encourage our people to find their own solutions. We are constantly rethinking processes, business models, architecture, and tech stacks. 

We foster a sense of curiosity, experimentation, and passion beyond code. With us, you can easily deepen your knowledge in any field you’re curious about. And because we work across many industries, you’ll be gaining the experience others can only dream of.

In this role, you will

  • Build and deploy production-ready LLM applications on cloud infrastructure
  • Design AI agents capable of reasoning through complex problems
  • Integrate AI solutions with existing systems, including ERPs, CRMs, and data warehouses
  • Implement monitoring and performance optimization solutions to identify potential issues before they impact users
  • Own the end-to-end machine learning pipeline, from prototyping to production deployment
  • Lead the development team and contribute to key technical decisions
  • Collaborate directly with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into effective AI solutions
  • What you will bring

  • Strong Python programming skills and experience writing production-level code
  • Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks and technologies such as RAG, MCP, LangChain, or LlamaIndex
  • Solid knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Familiarity with CI/CD principles and pipelines
  • Practical experience with AWS cloud services
  • Curiosity about emerging technologies and motivation to build innovative products from scratch
  • Ability to adapt and stay effective in a fast-changing environment
  • Experience leading or supporting a development team
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate directly with stakeholders
  • Fluency in both Lithuanian and English, written and spoken
  • What we offer

  • A working culture that is high performing, ambitious, collaborative and fun
  • Health insurance and a yearly training budget (local and international conferences, language courses), employee-led workshops
  • Flexible working hours
  • Unlimited WFH (work from home) policy
  • Extra vacation days: 2 after working at NFQ for two years and 4 after four years on our team
  • Bonus for referrals
  • For those who dream of traveling: WFA (work from anywhere) possibilities in NFQ - approved countries
  • Office perks and team activities

  • Salary range: € 5040 - 7560 gross / month
     
     
    If you have any questions, please contact me at monika.radzeviciute@nfq.com or via Linkedin.
     
     
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    How this AI Engineer salary compares

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