Ciklum is looking for an AI Engineer to join our team full-time in Romania.
We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.
About the role:
As an AI Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Build, own, and maintain combinatorial optimization algorithms for employee scheduling
Conduct data analysis to monitor the quality and effectiveness of the optimization results
Build, own, and maintain machine learning models
Perform data preparation, interpretation, analysis, and visualisation
Collaborate closely with data engineers, optimization engineers, and software developers within the team—participating in brainstorming, code reviews, and challenging solution approaches
Requirements
Technical Skills:
Proven experience developing and implementing combinatorial optimization algorithms, ideally related to scheduling, resource allocation, or workforce planning
Strong proficiency in machine learning techniques and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Experience with data preparation, analysis, interpretation, and visualization tools (e.g., Python libraries such as pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, or similar)
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices
Proficient coding skills in Python, and familiarity with other programming languages such as Java, C++, or similar is beneficial
Ability to effectively collaborate within cross-functional teams, including data engineers, optimization engineers, and software developers
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of conducting rigorous analysis to evaluate algorithm effectiveness
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proactive approach to learning new tools, technologies, and methodologies in optimization and machine learning
Desirable
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking, being able to implement improvement plans based on monitoring solutions
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex database concepts to developers and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to plan large projects spanning multiple weeks, managing requirements and stakeholders
What's in it for you
Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
Enjoy radical flexibility – work remotely or from an office, your choice
Care: Medical subscription to Regina Maria, meal tickets of 16 ron net/day worked
About us:
At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.
In Romania, we welcome top-tier tech talent — whether from our Bucharest office or fully remotely. Tap into deep industry knowledge, grow your career, and make an impact in an empowering environment.
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Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Experiences of tomorrow. Engineered together
Interested already?
We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. Can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
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