Senior AI/MLOps Engineer

About the job Job Description Ciklum is looking for a Senior AI/MLOps Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About The Role As a Senior AI/MLOps Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. You will take a leadership role in shaping the strategic direction of our machine learning infrastructure, proactively identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement. You will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions that enhance the performance, scalability, and reliability of our machine learning systems. In collaboration with the Data Science team, you will ensure that models are deployed seamlessly, optimised for production environments, and meet the highest standards of efficiency and accuracy at scale. Responsibilities As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and guide mid-level Machine Learning Engineers, providing technical leadership and helping to shape best practices across the organisation. Your expertise will play a key role in conducting comprehensive code reviews, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration Beyond technical execution, you will be expected to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex machine learning concepts into actionable business insights. You will present innovative solutions to key stakeholders, making compelling cases for new initiatives and guiding the strategic direction of our machine learning efforts Finally, you will lead the integration of new technologies and tools into our infrastructure, staying ahead of industry trends and ensuring that our machine learning frameworks remain at the cutting edge of technological advancements You will work closely with cross-functional teams to anticipate future needs, recommending and implementing long-term solutions that align with our business objectives You will also be responsible for architecting and overseeing the development of complex machine learning pipelines, managing both real-time and batch inference systems that are integral to our predictive platforms Requirements Expert-level proficiency with cloud technologies (ideally AWS) and extensive experience with containerization and orchestration (preferably Kubernetes) Deep understanding of software development, DevOps, and MLOps best practices, with a proven track record of applying them in production Extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining scalable models and services in production environments Strong understanding of Machine Learning, with the ability to collaborate deeply with Data Scientists on model deployment and optimization Hands-on experience with Generative AI, LLMs, and/or NLP solutions in production environments Experience with model explainability techniques (e.g., SHAP, Grad-CAM) and understanding of model governance, risk management, and compliance requirements Experience with A/B testing, experimentation frameworks, and evaluating ML models against business KPIs Experience with MLflow for experiment tracking and model management, and Airflow or Dagster for orchestrating end-to-end ML pipelines and workflows Significant experience with Data Engineering, Kafka, and stream processing Proficiency in Python and SQL; or any other programming languages is a strong plus What's in it for you? Flexible working hours Home office option 5 weeks of holiday 5 sick days Multisport Card Meal allowance Internal trainings including workshops and seminars Paid certifications and technical as well as soft-skills training Possibility to participate in international conferences Fresh fruit, coffee, and a weekly company breakfast in the office Loyalty bonus after 5, 10, 15 and more years with the company Referral bonus programme Corporate events including team building, outdoor activities, Christmas party, health week, summer ice cream, and more Hybrid and remote working options available across our Czech offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín About Us At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.