Your mission

We are looking for a mid-to-senior level AI Engineer/Software Engineer to help build and scale our AI-driven services. You will be responsible for implementing robust and scalable backend AI services, product-facing APIs, and efficient data pipelines. A key aspect of this role involves developing agentic workflows that perform automated research tasks within the context of PatientGPT, our expert AI designed to enhance the understanding of patient experiences. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can work autonomously and communicate effectively within a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs and backend services for AI-powered applications. 
• Implement scalable AI-powered solutions using AWS services.
• Work with databases, including MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and vector databases, to handle structured and unstructured data efficiently.
• Build, optimize and automate data pipelines to process large-scale datasets.
• Deploy and manage AI pipelines and machine learning models in production environments.
• Develop agentic workflows for automated research tasks within PatientGPT.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, product teams and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Continuously improve system architecture and development processes.

Your profile

• Experience: 4+ years in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development and AI/ML integration.
• Technologies: Proficiency in Python (or other relevant languages), experience with AWS services, familiarity with REST API design and containerization with Docker
• Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL, MongoDB, or vector databases.
• Machine Learning: Experience with ML model deployment and ML life cycles.
• Data Pipelines: Knowledge of ETL processes and data & ML pipeline orchestration.
• Agentic Workflows: Understanding of autonomous research agents and AI-driven knowledge extraction. Hands-on experience with at least one LLM and agent framework
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently and find innovative solutions to technical challenges.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Continuous Learning: Strong motivation to learn new technologies and continuously improve skills independently.

What we offer you

• Up to 100% remote work opportunity
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI applications in the life sciences sector.
• A dynamic startup environment with room for professional growth.
• A competitive gross annual salary ranging from €60K - €75K, based on experience and expertise.
• Flexible working hours, with full-time or part-time options (30h–37.5h per week).
• Provision of MacBook and peripherals for remote work setup.
• Six weeks of paid annual leave.
• A comprehensive educational package to support your professional development.

About us

Semalytix (https://www.semalytix.com/) is revolutionizing patient-focused drug development with the largest archive of patient experience data worldwide. Our award-winning AI system powers an unprecedented dataset comprising insights from millions of online conversations, helping top pharmaceutical companies understand patient needs like never before. With expertise in natural language processing, machine learning, and real-world evidence generation, we provide pharmaceutical decision-makers with the tools they need to make informed, impactful choices.

Please send your cover letter and CV (in English) along with every application. We are strongly committed to promoting equal opportunity and diversity in our team.