Junior AI Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Italy, Italy Remote

35,000 € per year

Job summary (Short promotional text)

As a Junior AI Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of AI-powered solutions that enhance the intelligence and automation capabilities of PNO’s digital tools.
You will work with a team of engineers and data scientists to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agents into practical, production-ready systems that support innovation consulting activities across Europe.

Your mission (What are you going to do in text) summarised down below

To design and deliver AI systems that turn research into real-world innovation, helping PNO consultants and clients work smarter, faster, and more effectively.

Within your first months, you will become an active contributor to real AI projects, collaborating across teams and helping transform data and algorithms into meaningful business value.

Your tasks 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Support the design, development, and maintenance of AI and data-driven systems.
Build and test machine learning and NLP pipelines using Python and SQL.
Experiment with and integrate LLMs (OpenAI, Hugging Face) into business workflows.
Develop AI agents for reasoning, planning, and automation tasks.

Your tasks 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define functional and technical requirements.
Contribute to API development and integration (FastAPI, Docker).
Ensure clear documentation of models, workflows, and experiments.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and process improvement initiatives.

Your profile 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

2+ years of experience in AI, ML, or data-driven development projects.
Solid programming skills in Python and SQL.
Understanding of LLMs, Generative AI, and AI agent frameworks.
Familiarity with Git, Docker, and API development (FastAPI is a plus).

Your Profile 2nd part (In max 4 bullets)

Excellent communication skills in English and Italian.
Analytical, curious, and passionate about innovation and learning.
Team-oriented, autonomous, and comfortable in dynamic environments.
(Nice to have) Familiarity with LangChain, MLOps, GCP, or NoSQL (e.g., Solr).

Why us? (What do we offer) 1st part (in max 4 bullets)

Join one of Europe’s leading innovation consulting groups, with 600+ professionals across 10 countries.
Work on cutting-edge AI and data innovation projects that drive real impact.
Be part of a multidisciplinary, fast-growing team where your voice matters.
Participate in national and international research projects at the intersection of AI and innovation.

Why us? (What do we offer) 2nd part (in max 4 bullets)

Benefit from continuous learning, internal and external training, and mentoring.
Enjoy flexible smart-working options (up to 100%) supporting work–life balance.
Receive a permanent contract with competitive salary (around €35,000, depending on experience) and benefits (meal vouchers, private healthcare, training budget).
Thrive in an inclusive, international environment that values diversity, creativity, and integrity.

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About us

PNO Innovation is the leading innovation and funding consultancy in Europe. With our broad sector expertise, and more than 40 years of experience in national and European grants, we help give space to good ideas and make innovation happen.

PNO Innovation employs more than 600 professionals across offices throughout Europe: Belgium, Germany, France, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the UK. What started more than 40 years ago as a student project in the Netherlands has grown into a European industry leader with a focus on creating sustainable impact.

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