Senior AI Engineer

Job Description

About Kiwi.com

Kiwi.com is a leading global travel-tech company headquartered in the Czech Republic. Our innovative algorithm enables users to find better route options and prices other search engines cant see, daily performing billions of price checks across 95% of global flight content. Are you bold, bright and curious? Join a global business thats still got a start-up heart.

About Our Marketing Technology Team

At Kiwi.com, our Marketing Technology (MarTech) team is at the forefront of digital innovation. Were transitioning from traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), working cross-functionally to enhance our market competitiveness. Our work is crucial in driving operational intelligence and improving customer engagement through AI-driven solutions. By integrating AI across departments, we ensure improved user experiences and maintain our top-tier positioning within the travel industry. As a team, we value collaboration, shared learning and empathy, so were looking for someone who enjoys working with others and mentoring along the way.

What You Will Do

• You will design and build AI workflows (LLM-ops, retrieval-augmented generation, recommendation models) tailored to Kiwi.coms SEO/GEO use-cases.
• You will develop and maintain AI-powered agents that autonomously generate, optimize and evaluate travel content across multiple markets.
• Support transition from SEO to GEO by leveraging AI-enhanced location data to improve travel search relevance and conversion.
• You will provide AI education and best practices company-wide, adapted to the travel industry's specific challenges.
• You will ensure AI systems meet ethical, legal and performance standards specific to the travel industry.
• You will support documentation and compliance for internal governance and external audits, including data privacy regulations.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Hands-on experience with LLMs and AI agent frameworks: You bring proficiency in working with large language models, embeddings, and agentic frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or AutoGPT, especially in content or automation workflows.
• AI/ML development expertise in a marketing context: You have a solid background in building AI-driven marketing automations, recommendation engines or content optimization systems.
• Strong programming skills: Proficiency in Python/JavaScript, R or other relevant languages for AI model development.
• Collaborative mindset: You bring a collaborative and open mindset while working with cross-functional teams such as data engineers, marketers and compliance teams.
• Ability to train and educate internal teams: You can efficiently communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with MLOps and Model Context Protocols (MCPs): You have experience with designing and implementing robust governance for AI models.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English: You are able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
• Knowledge of mapping technologies and APIs: Previous experience with Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap or similar is a big plus.
  
  

We offer you

• We offer a hybrid and flexible work environment. A lovely, modern office in the center of Barcelona (Passeig de Gracia) with great views and amenities.
• Monthly entitlement of 200 Euro redeemable through Cobee. Cobee is a benefits platform offering a range of benefits (meals, transport, nursery, health insurance, and physical wellness) and flexible compensation. It also allows our employees to allocate up to 30% of their gross salary to the consumption of certain products or services, leveraging tax exemption.
• We also enjoy benefits, such as flexible working hours, 30 paid vacation days and sick days.
• Annual financial bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Flight vouchers to celebrate your Kiwi anniversaries.
• Relocation package (including visa transfer support).
• Dogs are welcome in our offices.
  
  

Interested? Join us and help us make travel more accessible to all.

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