Senior Software Engineer

Akeneo is the product experience (PX) company and global leader in Product Information Management (PIM); creating a world where every product interaction is an experience that guides consumers and professionals to the best purchase, anytime, anywhere. Akeneo empowers business leaders with software, education, and an engaged community all focused on the practice of product experience management.
At Akeneo, our teammates are the driving force behind who we are and where we want to go as a company. We work every day to shape a first-class work environment and culture, which is rooted in our core values of Humble Hunger, Diligent Benevolence, Responsible Pioneers and Inclusive Community! Our Purple Fire isn't just a set of values; it's our unique way of igniting passion and driving excellence. Bold and fun, with a hint of the unexpected - it is the essence of who we are. We want our people to help us grow and to grow with us, and that's why we do whatever it takes to equip our employees with everything they may need to make a tangible impact on themselves, the business and the company. Let our intrepid three-headed mascot #ZiggyTheHydra welcome you into her world and join us at Akeneo! Learn more about who we are as an employer and about our Culture and Values via our Career page .
Job description
The Team
The Core AI team is a cross-functional team composed of ML Engineers and Software Engineers. Our 2 missions are to:

1. Provide internal APIs that enable product teams to significantly enhance our customers' experience by automating tasks such as product categorization, attribute extraction, description generation, content translation, and more
2. Advise product teams on new features and user experience design by staying informed on AI state-of-the-art advancements and industry-leading AI-driven products.

Here is our tech stack: https://stackshare.io/theomartin/akeneo-core-ai
Responsibilities

• Write robust Python code.
• Design, build, and deploy APIs to access third-party large language models and internally fine-tuned ML models.
• Reinforce, optimize, and scale our infrastructure.
• Evaluate new AI methods and models, and automate these evaluations.
• Automate model training.
• Transform proof-of-concepts (POCs) into production-ready solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Research Scientists and Product Managers within the team.
• Work with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Designers from other teams.
• Gather, analyze, and synthesize requirements to create an effective feature roadmap.

Qualifications

• You are proficient in Python and related tooling.
• You possess strong software engineering experience with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
• You have strong experience in building SDKs and APIs for internal or external products.
• You are familiar with architectural patterns for large-scale software applications.
• You have experience in large-scale build, release, CI/CD, and observability practices.
• You take a pragmatic approach to software engineering best practices, drawing inspiration from the best without being dogmatic.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have an understanding of modern machine learning concepts and state-of-the-art deep learning techniques.
• You have a strong interest in and experience with the latest GenAI stack, including LLMs, RAG, and Agents/Tools.
• You have experience in designing, building, and deploying ML applications.

Life at Akeneo
Culture
Diverse, cross-cultural team.
Annual All Staff gathering week, office parties, team offsites.
Top-notch 8-week onboarding programme for new teammates, including live presentations, online courses you can take at your own pace, and an exhaustive checklist with all the resources, calls-to-action and support contacts for a smooth integration into the company.
General
Competitive package and complementary health insurance.
Time off
Flexible working hours and hybrid setup (up to 3-4 days per week working from home).
16 weeks paid maternity leave (30 days paid leave if you are the second parent).
Gradual Return to Work program after maternity or adoption leave
️ Work from Anywhere Scheme - Explore the possibility of working from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days per year.
Health & Wellness
Individual and confidential coaching sessions with a mental health practitioner of your choice.
Massage sessions offered regularly and at a reduced price.
Equipment
Best-in-class communication and collaboration tools: Slack, Notion, Google Suite, Jira, GitHub...
Choose between MacOS or Linux.
A €500 personal hybrid working allowance to maximize your home office environment.
Professional Development
Participation in in-house events welcoming external guests (i.e. Meetups) or industry events.
A €1,000 learning budget per employee per year.
Perks & Discounts
Get your Swile lunch card funded at 50% by the company.
Receive a 50% discount on the transportation pass of your choice.
️ Comité Social et Economique: advantages and deductions on cultural activities, entertainment etc.
Take advantage of our company crèche whether you need a nursery spot (subject to availability), emergency childcare, or care for Wednesdays and school vacations.
A €45/month Sustainable Transportation Allowance to support eco-friendly commuting options such as public transportation, biking, or carpooling.
Corporate Responsibility
Employee Volunteering program: give back to the community with two days per year dedicated to supporting the charities of your choice.
Join one or several of our Employee Resource Groups and take an active part in promoting diversity and inclusion within our company.
Diversity & Inclusion: Akeneo provides and ensures a safe work environment for everyone, regardless of seniority, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, disability, mental illness, neuro(a)typicality, personal appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, age, religion, nationality, or other characteristics. Akeneo is deeply anti-racist, anti-homophobic, anti-sexist, anti-ableist, and inclusive. We create the right conditions for you to feel safe and be yourself!
Interview process

• Initial Conversation: A 30-minute discussion with Marie-Anaïs, our Talent Partner, to learn more about the role and Akeneo.
• Meet the Manager: A conversation with Max, to delve deeper into the role and discuss your experience and skills.
• Technical Test: Complete a technical test at home (~3 hours), followed by a detailed discussion of your approach and solution during a technical interview (~2 hours).
• Culture Fit: Meet with your future colleagues and manager to ensure a good cultural fit within the team and company.

At all stages of your recruitment process, our Talent Acquisition team is committed to giving you an update in a one-week time frame.
So? Is this job description all about you? Then what are you waiting for - click that Apply button so that we can meet you without further delay!
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