Senior AI Engineer

This is us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

Avenga is looking for a Senior AI Engineer to join our team full-time. Our client is a leading multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. They build better lotteries that return more to good causes by focusing on innovation, technology, efficiency, and safety across a growing casual gaming entertainment portfolio. The client’s purpose is to make play better for all and their mission is to be a trusted and proactive guardian of all that is good in lotteries and casual gaming entertainment.

This is you

• Minimum 5 years of experience in developing and deploying AI, and ML solutions
• Experience with GenAI
• Strong proficiency in Python, with practical expertise in frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn
• Hands-on experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications
• Solid understanding of key AI domains including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, and AI-driven automation
• Experience with cloud-based AI services such as Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, or Google Cloud AI Platform
• Proficient in MLOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines for ML and containerized deployments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Practical experience with vector databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and fine-tuning AI/ML models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in an agile and fast-paced environment

This is your role

• Develop and lead a 4-person AI Lab team, driving innovation and execution
• Ideate and evaluate new AI initiatives through rapid qualification and feasibility assessments
• Provide initial high-level design concepts for approved initiatives
• Implement proof of concepts (POCs) to validate AI solutions
• Ensure coordination and visibility across all ongoing AI initiatives
• Track project milestones, manage interdependencies, and identify risks and measurable outcomes
• Facilitate alignment between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams
• Maintain consistency in documentation, communication, and ways of working across the team

What awaits you at Avenga?

Enjoy benefits like private health insurance, well-being programs, flexible and hybrid work models, laptops and gear, training, language classes, social events, great offices, and more.

We take pride in the diverse skills and character of our teams, welcoming everyone to apply and contribute to our collective strength.