About this role
This role suits experienced software engineers who want to build and improve foundation model training pipelines in Heidelberg or Berlin. The position involves working across the full stack to design infrastructure and tooling that accelerates machine learning experimentation.
Role Overview
Aleph Alpha is hiring a Senior AI R&D Engineer for Model Training in Heidelberg or Berlin. The position focuses on building, improving, and scaling model training pipelines and infrastructure for foundation models.
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About the Company
Aleph Alpha operates in Europe focusing on foundation model pre- and post-training to build general-purpose models addressing customer needs. The company maintains a flat organizational structure emphasizing ownership, autonomy, and extreme programming practices like trunk-based and mob programming.
How to Apply
Visit the official company careers page to submit your application for this position.
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Where is the position located?
The role is based in Heidelberg or Berlin, with most of the team located in Heidelberg.
What is the working mode for this role?
The position follows a hybrid working model with flexible working hours, and employees are expected to be on-site at least two days a week.
Do I need to be located in Heidelberg if I apply from Berlin?
If you are based in Berlin, you should expect to travel to Heidelberg for a few days approximately every second month.
What programming languages and tools are used?
Most code is written in Python, with occasional Rust codebases and training pipelines built on top of Kubernetes.
What benefits are provided?
Benefits include 30 days of paid vacation, Wellhub fitness access, nilo.health mental support, a subsidized company pension plan, a Germany-wide transport ticket, technical equipment budget, flexible hours, and bike leasing.