Founding AI Engineer Retrieval and Knowledge Layer

Lokalaise builds local AI infrastructure for companies that cannot move sensitive knowledge into cloud AI systems.

We deploy AI inside customer-controlled environments and connect it to file servers, SharePoint, Outlook, project folders, technical documents and internal knowledge bases. Our stack combines local inference, secure connectors, permission-aware retrieval, citations and audit trails.

We are a small founder-led team in Hamburg with live customer deployments. As a Founding Full Stack Engineer, you will work directly with the founders and help turn early deployments into a repeatable product. This is an office-first, hands-on role for someone who wants to build core product and infrastructure from the ground up.

Tasks

• Develop and implement AI models for local inference that integrate seamlessly with customer-controlled environments, ensuring data privacy and security.
• Design and build secure connectors to interface with existing systems such as file servers, SharePoint, Outlook, and internal knowledge bases, facilitating efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Collaborate with the team to refine and enhance the company's platform, focusing on permission-aware retrieval, citations, and audit trail capabilities.
• Engage directly with customers to gather feedback, troubleshoot deployment issues, and iterate on solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Contribute to shaping the engineering culture of the company by embracing values of accountability, innovation, and teamwork, while fostering a learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing AI and machine learning systems, preferably in data infrastructure and analytics.
• Strong programming skills, particularly in Python, with experience in using open-source AI frameworks and tools.
• Experience with deploying AI solutions in customer-controlled environments, ensuring data security and compliance with audit trails.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset, aligning with our values of teamwork, innovation, and ownership.

Benefits

• Career Training
• Company laptop
• Company stock options
• Free beverages
• Free snacks
• Public transportation benefits
• Sport membership

Join Lokalaise as a Founding AI Engineer to shape groundbreaking local AI solutions. Collaborate closely in a Hamburg-based startup directly impacting real-world deployments. Elevate your career with us.