Summary
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A product engineering team is seeking a Python Engineer to develop AI-powered retrieval and grounding capabilities. You will implement hybrid retrieval using BM25 and vector search, improve a RAG pipeline, prepare evaluation datasets, develop multi-turn prompt strategies, and ensure AI components are delivered securely as Python code.
Highlights
Full-time engineering opportunity focused on applied AI, retrieval-augmented generation, hybrid search, prompt engineering, and secure delivery of AI components within a cross-functional product engineering team.
Description
Job Description
Ciklum is looking for a Python Engineer to join our team full-time in Poland.
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 a Python Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.
Position Overview
Serve as the core implementation engine for either the hybrid retrieval pipeline or grounding and citation mechanismsInstrument the existing RAG pipeline and actively support the preparation of golden datasetsImplement hybrid retrieval features (BM25 + pgvector), adaptive context layers, and multi-turn prompt engineeringEnsure all AI components are delivered securely as Python source code directly into the client’s Azure DevOps environment
Responsibilities
Pipeline Implementation: Build and deploy hybrid retrieval mechanisms, deeply integrating pgvector and BM25 search strategies into the existing infrastructureGrounding & Integration: Implement robust grounding and citation modules, ensuring accurate claim-level attribution and regression testingTesting & Regression: Develop end-to-end integration tests and support CI/CD regression harnesses to maintain strict KPI baselinesCollaboration: Work closely with Senior Engineers and Architects, actively participating in daily pair programming, joint backlog refinement, and sprint ceremoniesOptimization: Write clean, modular Python code focused on maintaining strict, sub-4.5s low-latency execution (P95 targets) within an enterprise environment
Requirements
Background: Solid foundation in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related technical field, with proven practical ML engineering experienceTechnical Stack: Highly proficient in Python.
Practical, hands-on experience with vector databases (specifically PostgreSQL and pgvector) and hybrid search strategiesAI/NLP Experience: Proven experience building and deploying Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and working closely with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI gpt-4o models)Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with the Azure ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, Azure Machine Learning), Git version control, and CI/CD deployment pipelinesTesting & Quality: Experience writing robust unit and integration tests (e.g., pytest).
Familiarity with LLM evaluation frameworks like RAGAS is a strong plusSoft Skills: Proactive, collaborative team player comfortable working directly with client engineers in a fast-paced, embedded agile setup
What’s in it for you?
Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environmentGrowth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertiseTailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certificationsEndless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologiesFlexibility: Enjoy flexibility – full remote working possibilitiesCare: We've got you covered with company-paid premium medical package through LuxmedBenefits: Access the MyBenefit cafeteria platform, allowing you to choose perks that best suit your lifestyle and needs
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.
With delivery centers in Wrocław and Gdańsk, our 300+ professionals in Poland drive forward-thinking solutions for global clients.
Join a community where collaboration sparks innovation—and your impact reaches millions.
Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum!
Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application.
We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.
