Senior AI Innovation Engineer
Innovatrics Zobrazit všechny práce
- Brno, Jihomoravský
- Trvalý pracovní poměr
- Plný úvazek
- Our biometric products and research focus areas, including palm-based use cases, face morphing detection, and revocable biometrics
- How the Innovation team operates, what defines a valuable proof of concept, and how ideas move from exploration to internal adoption
- Existing prototypes, datasets, evaluation approaches, and the constraints that shape applied research work, including limited or imperfect data
- Proposing approaches to ambiguous problems and validating them through research and experimentation
- Building proof of concepts that help teams and leaders make informed technical and product decisions
- Collaborating with Software Engineers who package prototypes into demos, while you own the ML core, evaluation logic, and research outcomes
- Own end-to-end exploration streams, from idea framing to demo delivery
- Influence which research directions become strategic bets for Innovatrics
- Take on technical leadership on selected initiatives, including mentoring and setting standards for ML experimentation and quality
We’re a small team, so ideas move fast-from concept to demo in short cycles.Join us if you’re motivated by applied research, practical experimentation, and solving problems where the solution isn’t obvious from the start.🌍 Working Hours & LocationWe prefer candidates based in Bratislava or Brno, where our core R&D teams are located.We are also open to Europe-based candidates, with the expectation of regular travel to HQ.What this means in practice: roughly 15–20% onsite, typically clustered around demos or close collaboration phases.Requirements👤 About YouYou are an experienced ML engineer who enjoys ambiguous problems and can move from idea to proof of concept with high ownership. You combine research curiosity with pragmatic engineering and communicate your thinking clearly. You thrive in an environment built on autonomy, quality, respect, and trust.📋 Qualifications
- Several years of hands-on applied machine learning experience, covering both theory and practice
- Experience translating research ideas into working prototypes, including reading papers, selecting methods, and adapting approaches to real constraints
- Proficiency with PyTorch or TensorFlow, plus solid Python engineering habits (readability, testing, maintainability)
- Comfort working in a product-oriented R&D environment where success is measured by validated demos and technical clarity
- Clear communication skills and experience collaborating closely with Software Engineers
- PhD or published research, experience with biometrics or computer vision, experience leading projects or mentoring
- AI builder mindset
- Python
- PyTorch or TensorFlow
- ML tooling for experimentation, evaluation, and reproducibility
- Git, Linux, Docker or similar
Salary (indicative, Bratislava-based): starting from €5,200 / month and up to €7,200 / month and depends on the assessed seniority level.Beyond base salary, Senior engineers are eligible for a company-wide Variable Pay program with a target of 20% of annual guaranteed pay, tied to Innovatrics’ net profit margin and paid based on company performance.We also provide a comprehensive benefits package. Details are available at .🧩 Interview ProcessIntroduction Stage (~30 min.)
- Recruiter Screen
We use a single technical round tailored for senior profiles. Candidates may receive a public research paper in advance.
- Technical discussion focused on problem framing, method selection, and evaluation
- Practical collaborative session with the Hiring team on a real-world problem
- CARES Interview to ensure alignment with our values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Shared Mission
- Reference checks and background verification