AI Technology - Senior Python Engineer

Budapest, District V. - hybrid work model (2 days/week on-site)

Our partner, a global, US-based investment firm, is looking for talented individuals to contribute to data-driven strategies across international markets by analyzing inefficiencies and generating predictive alpha signals. The company fosters a collaborative, intellectually curious culture where great ideas are welcomed. Technologists play a key role in building their own platforms while collaborating with researchers and portfolio managers through high-impact engineering.

Senior Python Engineer - AI Technology

They are seeking an exceptional senior-level Python engineer to join a small team working on complex data pipelines, AI/ML systems, and cutting-edge software solutions. This role will be responsible for managing technical objectives, providing technical leadership, and maintaining a hands-on approach to development. The ideal candidate will work closely across teams within the company as part of their business-facing technology organization.

A successful candidate will possess deep expertise in Python development, data engineering, software architecture, and design principles. They should be able to mentor junior team members, conduct code reviews, and drive architectural decisions. Experience with AI and large language models (LLMs) is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field from a top-tier institution. 
• 7+ years of experience as a Python developer, with a strong focus on data engineering and AI/ML systems.
• Expert-level knowledge of Python and its ecosystem, including experience with data processing libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and PySpark. 
• Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, maintainable, and efficient data pipelines. 
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Expertise in version control systems (Git), CI/CD practices, and agile methodologies. 
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative team environment. 
• Experience in the finance industry is a plus but not required. 
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, or scikit-learn, LLM, agents or systems of agents is a significant plus.

Our partner offers

• Core benefits include premium private health insurance and life insurance with savings plan  
• Support for every aspect of life through Employee Assistance Program and fully covered sick leave 
• Strong culture of learning and development: training courses, library, guest speakers, share and learn events, global conferences 
• Regular offsite team buildings, annual conferences and occasional global summits – opportunity to travel and connect with their local and global teams 
• Employee resources groups with strong diversity and inclusion culture

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