Beckhoff Automation is a leading technology company for automation technology and a pioneer in the field of PC-based control technology. Since our foundation in 1980, we have been an independent and owner-managed family business. In the 2024 financial year, we generated sales of 1.17 billion euros worldwide with 5,300 employees and representatives in over 75 countries.
We offer you the opportunity to contribute to the development of automation systems that meet the highest technical standards and ensure reliable functionality for our customers worldwide. Join our team and shape the future of automation with us!
We look forward to receiving your complete application including CV and references.
Software Developer (m/f/d) Agentic AI with a focus on RAG, prompting and knowledge graphs
Field of activity
* Application of prompt engineering to define agent behavior in MCP-based agent systems
* Optimization of RAG architectures (e.g. LangChain/internal libraries)
* Development and fine-tuning of small, domain-specific LLMs
* Architecture and module design for MCP communication structures
* Extension of agent systems via A2A protocols
* Development and integration of knowledge graphs incl. connection to RAG pipelines
* Performance analysis, evaluation & benchmarking of AI agents
Requirements
* Successfully completed studies in the field of computer science, electrical engineering, physics or a comparable qualification
* Experience in Python development and AI frameworks
* Experience in LLM optimization, RAG engineering and MCP architecture
* Knowledge of container technologies, sandbox setups and continuous integration
* Confident handling of evaluation tools for agent performance
* Independent, structured and reliable way of working, at the same time "out of the box" thinking ability to find solutions
* Enjoy committed and team-oriented collaboration
* Good knowledge of German (at least B2 level) and good written and spoken English (at least B2 level)
* after a successful induction phase and probationary period, you can work on a mobile basis on individual days
We offer
* Exciting tasks in an international high-tech company with plenty of scope for innovative ideas and professional development
* an open and familiar corporate culture with flat hierarchies and a culture of personal "you"
* a future-proof job in an economically sound and owner-managed family business
* an attractive salary, 30 days' vacation, company pension contributions above and beyond the statutory requirements, capital-forming benefits and vacation and Christmas bonuses
* the option of compensating for overtime with time off or having it paid out with a fair bonus
* Modern working models (including flexitime and mobile working)
If we have aroused your interest, please send your application documents to
* Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG
* Human Resources Department
* Mr. Marcel Siepert
* Hülshorstweg 20
* 33415 Verl
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