Junior Research Engineer in Agentic Engineering with LLMs

As a Junior Research Engineer in Agentic Engineering with LLMs at AVL, you will conduct research in Agentic Engineering, focusing on the systematic application of agentic AI approaches - particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI agent systems - to complex automotive and powertrain engineering challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and architecting reasoning and decision-capable AI agent systems for automotive applications
• Integrating LLMs and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques into engineering workflows
• Developing frameworks for agent autonomy, verification, and explainability in technical domains
• Applying agentic systems to real-world engineering challenges in powertrain and vehicle systems development
• Collaborating with academic partners on fundamental AI explainability and transparency research

The ideal candidate will have:

• A completed education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Strong foundational knowledge in Large Language Models, AI agents, machine learning, software architecture, or cyber-physical systems
• Experience in LLM/RAG software development with Python and SQL; Rust or comparable systems-level programming skills are an advantage
• The ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Very good knowledge of English

We offer various working time models, flextime, and the possibility of working from home. You will also have access to training and development programs for your individual career growth, as well as a range of employee benefits including food trucks, a snack bar, and canteen with freshly cooked daily menus.

The annual gross remuneration for this position is €53,270.00.