AI Engineer

Fluidra is seeking an AI Engineer to join our IT team at our Sant Cugat headquarters. If you’re ready for a role that blends hands‑on innovation with strategic impact at the centre of the decision making in a leading global company, this opportunity is for youWhat you will contributeReporting into the Global AI Director, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer is a hands‑on technical role responsible for designing, developing and deploying end‑to‑end AI solutions, with a strong focus on Generative AI, Agentic AI and LLM‑based applications.With background in Machine Learning and/or Deep Learning, the role ensures the selection of the most appropriate technical approaches to solve concrete business problems. The AI Engineer contributes directly to building Fluidra’s AI platform from the ground up, transforming business opportunities into scalable, production‑ready AI solutions that deliver measurable business value.The position combines strong technical execution, autonomy and continuous experimentation, applying innovative AI advancements in a pragmatic and enterprise‑ready manner.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze business problems and translate them into effective AI‑driven solutions.Assess and decide on the most appropriate AI approach (Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Agentic AI or hybrid solutions) to solve each use case in the most efficient and scalable way.Hands on AI & engineering: deliver end‑to‑end AI use cases from experimentation and prototyping to production.Ensure AI solutions meet performance, robustness and scalability requirements.Deploy AI solutions into production environments in collaboration with IT teams.Support model monitoring, retraining and lifecycle management.Adhere to architectural, security and governance standards defined by the AI Architect.Continuously explore and evaluate new AI techniques, models and tools.Assess the applicability and efficiency of emerging AI advancements in a corporate environment.Contribute to proofs of concept and technical evaluations.Share insights and technical recommendations.Scope: Corporate‑wide AI initiatives across manufacturing, commercial, supply chain, IoT and corporate function as IT, Finance, HR.What we seekEducationMaster’s degree from an accredited institution, with degree preferred in Computer Science or Information Technology, mathematics, physics or similar technological field (advanced degree preferred).Cloud & AI platform certifications (AWS, Microsoft or Google) appreciated.ExperienceExperienced in Industrial / Manufacturing companies desirable.5+ years of professional experience working in Artificial Intelligence.At least 3+ background as a Data Scientist or Machine Learning Engineer. Hands‑on experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning and/or Computer Vision.From 1–2 years of hands‑on experience with Generative AI / Agentic systems applied to real business use cases.Experience in corporate or consulting environments.SkillsStrong hands‑on AI and data science skills.Hands on experience on LLM ecosystems (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Bedrock, Hugging Face), advanced prompt engineering techniques and agentic frameworks.Experience with Langchain, LangGraph or similar.Knowledge of agentic protocols (A2A, MCP).Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Pragmatic, focused on business value.Good communication and interpersonal skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences.Determination and proactivity, ability to work with minimal supervision.Strong team player mindset, with the ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams.Ability to move from experimentation to production.High level of curiosity and continuous learning mindset.LanguagesEnglish and Spanish at proficiency level.German and or French desirable.What we offerInnovative, dynamic and friendly work environment.Opportunities for professional growth and development in the leading company in it’s industry.Competitive compensation and benefits package.Hybrid work with 3 days at the office in Sant Cugat.About FluidraFluidra, a multinational group listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange, is the global leader in the pool and wellness industry. Founded in 1969, Fluidra has long‑standing experience in developing innovative products and services in the global residential and commercial pool market. The company operates in over 45 countries, has over 7,000 employees and owns a portfolio of some of the industry’s most recognized and trusted brands: Polaris®, Jandy®, CMP®, S.R. Smith®, and Zodiac®. We also sell products under the Cover‑Pools®, iAquaLink®, Grand Effects®, Del® and Nature2® names. With these combined resources we’re able accelerate innovation in critical areas like energy‑efficiency, robotics and the Internet of Things.Our focus is on creating the perfect pool and wellness experience responsibly. We take our mission to heart, and our employees embody these guiding principles in everything we do: passion for success, honesty & trust, customer collaboration, teamwork and inclusion, learn and adapt, excellence and innovation.Don't meet every single requirement listed? At Fluidra, we thrive on building an inclusive workspace, so if you are excited about this role and your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyways You may be just the right candidate for this role or another role in the organization. Fluidra is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Fluidra recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr