Founding AI Engineer Retrieval and Knowledge Layer
Lokalaise GmbH
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Role overview
Lokalaise GmbH is hiring for the Founding AI Engineer Retrieval and Knowledge Layer role in Hamburg, DE. It is other, Mid-level level, in the Tech sector. It was posted 6/6/2026.
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- Role
- Founding AI Engineer Retrieval and Knowledge Layer
- Company
- Lokalaise GmbH
- Location
- Hamburg, DE
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment
- Other
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Sector
- Tech
- Posted
- 6/6/2026
Description
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.
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