Join Futurice Xplorate (Explore + Accelerate) and Help Us Redefine Consulting with AI!

Are you an AI engineer with a passion for generative AI and a drive to turn innovative ideas into impactful solutions for clients? Do you thrive in an environment that encourages exploration, experimentation, and making things happen? If so, Futurice Xplorate is the place for you!

About Futurice Xplorate:

Futurice Xplorate is an exciting exploration line within Futurice with a bold mission: to create and test an innovative ‘asset-based (AI) consulting’ offering. Our vision is to redefine the consulting landscape by delivering higher-quality, more efficient, and lower-cost solutions at scale, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. We're building a dynamic environment where winning ideas are nurtured, and talented individuals are empowered and incentivized to bring this vision to life.

The Opportunity: Senior AI Engineer

As a Senior AI Engineer in Futurice Xplorate, you will be at the forefront of developing and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions, particularly in the realm of generative AI. You'll be instrumental in shaping our new consulting offerings, working closely with clients to understand their needs and delivering exceptional outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative and help redefine how consulting is done.

We offer a hybrid working mode that allows for flexibility, but it is important that the candidate is located close to one of our Finland offices (Helsinki or Tampere) to ensure seamless collaboration. Please kindly note that, at this time, we are unable to offer relocation opportunities, or we will need to be highly selective in considering such requests.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement innovative AI solutions, with a strong focus on generative AI technologies and their potential applications in consulting.
• Contribute to the creation and testing of our ‘asset-based (AI) consulting’ offering, working closely with clients in proof-of-concept and pilot projects.
• Explore and experiment with the latest advancements in generative AI, such as large language models (LLMs), diffusion models, and other relevant technologies.
• Develop reusable assets and tools that can be leveraged across multiple client engagements to deliver value efficiently and at scale.
• Collaborate closely with other team members, including strategists, designers, and other technical experts, to deliver comprehensive and impactful solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in the AI field, particularly in generative AI, and proactively identify opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to client proposals, discussions, and presentations, showcasing the potential of our AI-driven consulting offerings.
• Be a proactive and motivated individual who can take initiative and drive projects forward to deliver great outcomes for our clients.

Who We're Looking For:

• A strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and AI principles.
• Rock-solid foundational programming skills, for example in Python.
• You are keen on evaluating and optimizing Generative AI applications.
• A genuine passion for the possibilities of Generative AI and a desire to explore its potential in real-world applications.
• Experience with frameworks and technologies used to build effective Generative AI applications.
• A growth mindset with a strong eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.
• Proven ability to "make things happen" and deliver tangible results for clients.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative approach to finding solutions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Ideally, You Also Have:

• Experience with cloud technologies/services - (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Full-stack capabilities - jumping into different parts of the stack and supporting where needed.
• Experience with building and measuring retrieval systems, especially in the context of retrieval augmented generation (RAG).
• Familiarity with data engineering concepts and tools.
• Previous experience in a consulting environment or a strong interest in applying AI to solve business problems.
• Experience in any of these key areas/technologies is a plus:
  
  • Docker
  • CI/CD
  • Haystack
  • Open WebUI
  • FastAPI
  • JavaScript

What We Offer You:

• The opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking initiative within a leading digital transformation company.
• Freedom and initiative to help define our offering and guide where we should be going.
• A highly stimulating and innovative work environment where your ideas will be valued and you'll have the chance to shape the future of consulting.
• The chance to work with cutting-edge AI technologies and learn from experienced professionals.
• A culture of trust, transparency, caring, and continuous improvement, as highlighted in the example posting.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within Futurice's extensive network.
• The potential to contribute to a truly impactful offering that will redefine the consulting industry.
• All the great benefits and perks of working at Futurice, including a supportive community and opportunities to connect with colleagues across different teams and locations.

Compensation

Your complete compensation package will be discussed in detail during the recruitment process. Our salary model is designed to offer a range of levels based on three factors: skills, responsibilities and impact. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee has the opportunity to thrive and advance in their career and become better versions of themselves.

During the initial interview round, we will discuss the salary range for this position. We offer a fixed salary with the possibility of performance-based bonuses and additional benefits.

Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for and are ready to take the next step, please submit your application.

Our application form is about as easy as it gets. All you need to do is enter your contact information and upload your attachments. We’d love to see a CV, and a few lines about yourself and why you want to join Futurice. If you need some inspiration, read our tips on how to stand out from the other applicants. You can also submit links to your LinkedIn and/or GitHub profile or your portfolio, as well as share other attachments relevant to the application.

After we receive your application, we will reach out to you. Those selected for the interview phase can look forward to an initial discussion that will help us get to know you better, and you to get more info about life at Futurice. This is followed by an in-depth talk with your potential future colleagues to dive deeper into your professional skills. Finally, there’s a general chat to discuss things like your potential future projects. It is also worth mentioning that reference calls are an integral part of our recruitment process.

How we work

Ever since Futurice was founded, we’ve been committed to offering a workplace people will genuinely enjoy coming to every morning, Mondays included. We’ve put tons of effort into fostering a healthy and welcoming company culture combined with fair and competitive salaries as well as perks that improve the wellbeing of each Futuricean – take a look here to learn more, check our Culture handbook 2.0. Each of our offices also adds its own unique vibe and flavor into the mix. Learn more about our offices here!

At Futurice, new joiners are not expected to fit into a specific mold – people are free to come as they are, regardless of their background. We believe there’s power in perspectives and consider diversity an important part of our success. You can learn more about our DE&I commitment and efforts here.