(Junior) AI Engineer (m/f/d)

Excited about AI?

At ZDF Sparks, we focus on making AI tangible, turning complex ideas into reliable tools for our clients.

We are looking for a (Junior) AI Engineer (m/f/d) in Full-time (40h) who is ready to move beyond experiments and start building scalable solutions for the media world of tomorrow.

You will be part of a high-impact team in Berlin (hybrid setup), working at the intersection of technology and real-world consultancy.

The position is initially limited to 2 years with the option of extension and starts at the earliest possible date.#### Your Role

As part of our AI Engineering team, you won’t just be "helping out", you will be building:

• End-to-End AI Solutions: You design, implement, and modernize data systems and algorithms, moving projects from initial POC to stable production.
• Data Craftsmanship: You work with structured and unstructured data, mastering everything from preprocessing and augmentation to meaningful visualization.
• Model Innovation: You help train and fine-tune models for diverse use cases across text, image, audio and video.
• Explainable AI: You work with open-source algorithms and help make complex AI logic understandable for stakeholders and large audiences.
• Rapid Prototyping: You use frameworks like Streamlit and LangChain to bring ideas to life quickly and test their value in the real world.

Your Profile

We are looking for a "builder" mindset, someone who loves to code and is hungry to learn:

• Tech Literacy: You have initial experience or a very strong interest in designing algorithms and building Generative AI applications.
• The Basics (and beyond): Proficient in Python (pandas, NumPy), SQL, and data visualization. You are comfortable in Jupyter Notebooks.
• AI Ecosystem: You have basic knowledge of ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn) and are eager to dive deep into LangChain, LLM orchestration, and vector databases.
• Engineering Excellence: You value clean code. Collaborative development via Pull Requests, code reviews, and CI/CD automation is part of your DNA.
• Consultancy Mindset: You enjoy the fast-paced nature of consulting, learning how to translate business problems into technical architectures.
• Language: English (Must-have): Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are required to effectively interact with our team. German (Nice-to-have): Proficiency in German is a strong plus for collaborating with clients and partners.

Our Commitment To You

ZDF Sparks is a workplace for curious, ambitious, and collaborative AI trendsetters who are excited about working on new and continuously changing customer challenges. We proudly embrace diversity and enjoy working in fast-paced, cross-functional, and multicultural teams.

Our hybrid work model is designed to support personal flexibility and creativity, enabling a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours and a hybrid setup to accommodate any personal circumstances.

In our centrally located Berlin top-floor office, we enjoy modern spaces with ergonomic workstations grouped to facilitate personal exchange and knowledge sharing, as well as closed rooms for larger meetings and quiet work.

We network with o****ur ZDF office partners and visitors over lunches, talks, and afterwork get-together events and engage in fun team activities during regular company events.

To support your professional growth, we offer opportunities for further education through (external) regular workshops, hackathons, and networking events.

Additionally, we provide a professional development budget (per employee) for conferences, certifications, or external courses.

You will have 30 days of vacation to recharge (plus Christmas and New Years eve). We also fully cover the cost of the **Deutschlan