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    KOSTAL Group

    Automotive

    AI Software Engineer (m/f/d)

    Sofia, BulgariaHybridFull-time2+ yrs experiencePosted 5d ago
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    Job description

    As part of a global AI initiative, we are building a dedicated enterprise AI team and platform to enable AI-powered solutions across KOSTAL.

    Our AI platform provides a secure and governed environment for AI services and applications, combining cloud technologies, AI orchestration tools, and enterprise integrations.

    In this hands-on engineering role, you will help build and evolve our AI platform, develop new capabilities, and ensure that AI services run reliably in production.

    You will work closely with IT Architects, Solution Engineers, and other technical teams, with opportunities to explore and apply emerging AI technologies in real business environments.

    Responsibilities

    • Build and enhance enterprise AI platforms, including the configuration and integration of AI orchestration components.
    • Develop new platform features and reusable capabilities that enable AI use cases across the organization.
    • Design and implement APIs, backend services, and integrations connecting AI capabilities with enterprise systems.
    • Keep AI services running reliably in production by monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and improving stability.
    • Investigate production incidents, identify root causes, and implement technical fixes to prevent recurring issues.
    • Work hands-on with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and containerized components to support reliable deployments.
    • Collaborate with technical teams and provide guidance to advanced business users working with the AI platform.

    Requirements

    • 2+ years of professional experience in backend development, cloud engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering.
    • Hands-on programming experience in Python.
    • Experience developing APIs, backend services, or system integrations.
    • Experience integrating AI/LLM APIs or working with AI-powered applications.
    • Practical knowledge of cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
    • Familiarity with containerized environments, Git, and CI/CD practices.
    • Experience operating, troubleshooting, and improving production-grade systems.
    • Experience working in enterprise IT environments.
    • Strong ownership mindset, structured working style, and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
    • Ability to combine software development and operations while collaborating with international teams.

    Nice to Have

    • Experience with additional programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Go.
    • Experience with Kubernetes, AKS, Terraform, Helm, or ArgoCD.
    • Familiarity with AI orchestration platforms such as Dify, LangGraph, or similar tools.
    • Experience with RAG, AI agents, vector databases, or MCP.
    • Knowledge of LiteLLM, OpenWebUI, or other enterprise AI platforms.
    • Experience with monitoring and observability tools.
    • Understanding of AI security, governance, and cost optimization.

    What we offer

    • Flexible working conditions with remote work possibility (in-person presence is required from time to time)
    • Opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through stimulating work, including development and implementation of new processes and tools
    • Central office location in a modern business building
    • Benefits package including private health insurance, sport cards, flexible monthly budgets, bonuses for special occasions, performance bonus and other

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    KOSTAL Group

    KOSTAL Group is a global, family-owned German company that develops market-leading solutions for the solar and automotive industries. The company was established in 1912 and employs about 20 000 people at 47 locations in 22 countries. In Hungary, KOSTAL is building its first business service centre to provide business support in IT, finance, procurement, master data, sales and HR fields. This is a global centre with high value-added and complex processes which you can help to grow. The work can be managed remotely – with time-to-time office presence depending on the team’s agreement and the demand of the respective professional area – from any location in Hungary. In case of some company events, office attendance is expected from the colleagues. Technical conditions for working from home are fully in place.

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    Industry
    Automotive
    Founded
    1912
    Open roles
    100

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