(Junior) AI Engineer (m/f/d) (KI-Engineer)

Excited about AI?

At ZDF Sparks, we focus on making AI tangible, turning complex ideas into reliable tools for our clients. We are looking for a (Junior) AI Engineer (m/f/d) in Full-time (40h) who is ready to move beyond experiments and start building scalable solutions for the media world of tomorrow.

You will be part of a high-impact team in Berlin (hybrid setup), working at the intersection of technology and real-world consultancy. The position is initially limited to 2 years with the option of extension and starts at the earliest possible date.

Your Role

As part of our AI Engineering team, you won't just be "helping out", you will be building:

• End-to-End AI Solutions: You design, implement, and modernize data systems and algorithms, moving projects from initial POC to stable production.
• Data Craftsmanship: You work with structured and unstructured data, mastering everything from preprocessing and augmentation to meaningful visualization.
• Model Innovation: You help train and fine-tune models for diverse use cases across text, image, audio and video.
• Explainable AI: You work with open-source algorithms and help make complex AI logic understandable for stakeholders and large audiences.
• Rapid Prototyping: You use frameworks like Streamlit and LangChain to bring ideas to life quickly and test their value in the real world.

Your Profile

We are looking for a "builder" mindset, someone who loves to code and is hungry to learn:

• Tech Literacy: You have initial experience or a very strong interest in designing algorithms and building Generative AI applications.
• The Basics (and beyond): Proficient in Python (pandas, NumPy), SQL, and data visualization. You are comfortable in Jupyter Notebooks.
• AI Ecosystem: You have basic knowledge of ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn) and are eager to dive deep into LangChain, LLM orchestration, and vector databases.
• Engineering Excellence: You value clean code. Collaborative development via Pull Requests, code reviews, and CI/CD automation is part of your DNA.
• Consultancy Mindset: You enjoy the fast-paced nature of consulting, learning how to translate business problems into technical architectures.
• Language: English (Must-have): Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are required. German (Nice-to-have): Proficiency in German is a strong plus.

Our Commitment To You

ZDF Sparks is a workplace for curious, ambitious, and collaborative AI trendsetters. We proudly embrace diversity and enjoy working in fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.

• Hybrid Work: Flexible working hours and a hybrid setup to support personal flexibility.
• Modern Office: Centrally located Berlin top-floor office with ergonomic workstations.
• Growth: Professional development budget for conferences, certifications, or external courses, plus regular workshops and hackathons.
• Benefits: 30 days of vacation, plus Christmas and New Year's Eve, and a fully covered Deutschland-Jobticket.

Our Values

• Transparent: Clear, open communication.
• Fun: A light-hearted, enjoyable atmosphere.
• Diverse: Inclusive team driving creativity and innovation.
• Innovative: Pushing boundaries to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions.

Any Questions?

Your contact person is: Nilofer Qayumi (People Partner & Senior Technical Recruiter). For any questions, please contact career@zdf-sparks.com.

At ZDF Sparks, diversity drives our innovation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

About us

ZDF Sparks was founded in 2024. Our data experts are an agile team dedicated to the development of AI solutions and algorithms for the media industry.