Job DescriptionWe are seeking an AI Developer to drive the design and delivery of advanced AI solutions across our organization. This is an individual contributor role focused on impactful technical execution, crossorganizational influence, and handson development of enterprisegrade AI products.Our AI Engineering team supports key business domains while shaping analytic and AI capabilities across the company. You will work alongside AI engineers, data scientists, product managers, and domain experts to build reliable, scalable AI systems and help elevate the organizations AI literacy and adoption.This role is ideal for someone who excels as a deep technical contributor, systems thinker, and collaborative problem solver without direct peoplemanagement responsibilities.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain efficient, high-quality code following best practices in software engineeringIntegrate AI models into production systems to ensure seamless operation and scalabilityCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and engineers, to deliver AI-driven solutionsConduct research and analysis on retrieval techniques, language models, and generative AI methodologiesImplement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing to ensure reliability and accuracy of AI systemsPrepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate methodologies and resultsStay current with emerging AI and machine learning technologies and apply them to business challengesParticipate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and executionRequirementsMinimum 2 years of experience in software/AI development/engineeringStrong programming skills in PythonFamiliarity with modern technology stacks, including cloud services, data pipelines, and databasesExperience with CI/CD and test-driven developmentExperience building Restful APIs for AI modelsUnderstanding of machine learning concepts such as neural networks, optimization algorithms, and evaluation metricsFamiliarity with prompt engineering strategies (e.g., instruction design, template-based approaches, fine-tuning)Knowledge of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) techniquesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.PreferredBachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Physics, Bioinformatics)Experience with Docker and AWS cloudAdditional programming languages such as Node.js or TypeScriptExposure to Agile methodologies and collaborative development practicesWhat We OfferExciting work in a great team, global projects, international environmentOpportunity to learn and grow professionally within the company globallyHybrid working model, flexible role patternPension and health insurance contributionsInternal reward system plus referral program5 weeks annual leave, 5 sick days, 15 days of certified sick leave paid above statutory requirements annually, 40 paid hours annually for volunteering activities, 12 weeks of parental contributionCafeteria for tax free benefits according to your choice (meal vouchers, Lítačka, sport, culture, health, travel, etc.), Multisport CardVodafone, Raiffeisen Bank, Foodora, and other discount programsUp-to-date laptop and iPhone, company carParking in the garage for drivers or showers for bikersCompetitive salary, incentive pay, and many moreReady to take up the challenge? Apply now!Know anybody who might be interested? Refer this job!The date shown below is the earliest possible closing date for this posting. However, we sometimes extend the job posting period as needed, so please feel free to apply anytime you see the "Apply" button available. You may also reach out to the recruiter directly via https //www.linkedin.com/in/badumtss/Required SkillsAI Prompting, Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence (AI), CI/CD, Communication, Model Fine-Tuning, Prompt Design, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Optimization, Python (Programming Language), RESTful APIs, Retrieval-Augmented GenerationPreferred SkillsCurrent Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.Employee Status RegularRelocation VISA Sponsorship Travel RequirementsFlexible Work Arrangements HybridShift Valid Driving License Hazardous Material(s) Job Posting End Date 01/30/2026A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID R382831