Lead Software Engineer (AI/ML)

What's the role?
We are looking for a highly experienced engineer to build next-generation agentic AI solutions for the logistics industry. The systems developed by this team optimize deliveries at scale-improving driver efficiency, increasing delivery reliability, reducing operational costs, and lowering environmental impact.
In this role, you will work on complex intelligent agent systems leveraging HERE location and routing APIs to solve real-world challenges in last-mile and middle-mile logistics.
You will operate as a Lead-level Individual Contributor (no people management) within a team of experienced engineers. This role focuses on deep technical ownership, solving ambiguous and complex problems, and delivering production-grade systems. You are expected to act as a technical expert at the problem and system level driving design decisions, challenging assumptions, and raising the engineering bar across the team.
This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on building scalable, production-grade AI systems and pushing the technical boundaries of what the team can achieve.
What You'll Do:

• Design and build production-grade AI systems, including LLM-based agents, RAG pipelines, and integrations with HERE APIs and external data systems
• Take end-to-end ownership of complex technical problems from exploration and prototyping to production deployment and optimization
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and performant code in Python and/or TypeScript, setting a high bar for engineering excellence
• Contribute significantly to system design and architecture discussions, especially in areas such as agent orchestration, geospatial data processing, and distributed systems
• Prototype new AI approaches rapidly and convert them into robust, scalable solutions
• Work closely with product managers, domain experts, and engineers to translate logistics workflows into efficient technical implementations
• Drive improvements in system reliability, performance, observability, and cost efficiency
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., coding agents) to accelerate development and improve code quality
• Act as a technical sounding board for peers, challenging assumptions, refining designs, and raising the overall technical quality of the team

Who are you?

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong track record of building complex, production-grade systems
• Deep hands-on expertise in Python, with strong experience in backend systems and APIs
• Strong experience designing and building LLM-based systems and agent architectures (e.g., RAG, tool-using agents, orchestration frameworks)
• Proven ability to take AI systems from prototype to production, with focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Strong system design skills, including experience with distributed systems and integration of AI, data platforms, and APIs
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/ GCP or Azure) and modern CI/CD practices
• Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, or similar, and experience with AI-assisted development tools
• Ability to independently drive complex technical initiatives with minimal guidance
• Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and quality
• Effective collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments

What We Offer:

• A great work-life balance
• Hybrid model of work
• Challenging problems to solve
• Collaborative and encouraging colleagues
• Opportunities to learn, grow and develop: company hackathons, technical talks, and trainings
• Regular feedbacks
• 30 paid vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary plus bonus
• BVG company ticket
• German language course
• Access to Insight Timer app for sessions on meditation, yoga, etc.
• Diverse team of fantastic & talented people from 60+ countries worldwide.
• Brown bag talks, team events, BBQ on the rooftop and more!

Change is HERE. Apply Now!
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As part of HERE Technologies employment process, candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment screening process. This offer and any related claims are subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. This will involve employment, education, and criminal verification if applicable.
HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Who are we?
HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.
At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.