Forward Deployed AI Engineer

Forward Deployed AI Engineer @ GGW Group 👥 Your role in the team The role As a Forward Deployed AI Engineer, you go directly into our specialist departments, understand the processes, and develop production-ready AI and automation solutions that will fundamentally change the way the entire GGW Group operates. You do not hand over specifications to a development team. You are the development team. You are responsible for the problem, the architecture, and the outcome both technically and substantively. You work on the most important issues within the group, with the freedom to make extensive technical and strategic decisions daily. One week, you build an end-to-end automation in claims processing for an insurance broker; the next, a data-driven underwriting analysis for one of our underwriters. The role requires someone who is technically exceptionally strong and entrepreneurial in thinking, who goes in-depth where it matters and builds solutions that really work in everyday life. You work with the independence and speed of an AI startup founder without having to start a company yourself. Your responsibilities Independent implementation of AI projects from problem definition through architecture and development to operational deploymentDevelopment of production-ready AI systems: LLM-based workflows, RAG systems, agentic pipelines, automations, and domain-specific modelsDirect collaboration with specialist departments (e.g., sales management, claims processing, underwriting, financial processes) as well as the managing directors of the subsidiariesTechnical interface function to internal stakeholders: You translate business problems into functional solutions and vice versa.Active contribution to our AI strategy through the development of an internal AI culture and knowledge base 🌟 Our expectations of you Qualifications Your profile Completed degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, a related field, or demonstrably equivalent practical experienceExtensive experience in the development and deployment of AI/ML systems in production environmentsHands-on experience with LLMs: Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning, Evaluation, RAG, and Agentic SystemsAbility to quickly familiarize oneself with new domains and develop projects under uncertaintyEntrepreneurial thinking and strong communication skills to work with internal stakeholders at executive level and build credibilityExcellent German and English skills 🎁 What we offer Who we are The GGW Group is one of the leading and fastest-growing corporate groups of insurance brokers and underwriters in Europe, with over 150 partner companies, 2,900 employees, and more than 100 locations. Supported by two renowned private equity investors, we pursue a clear buy-and-build strategy and are strategically growing into a technology- and AI-driven broker and underwriter. Our Mission Our mission is to build Europe's leading technology- and AI-driven insurance broker. To achieve this, we develop AI solutions that make our companies more productive, enable better decision-making, and provide tangible added value to our customers. One of the most exciting AI roles in the German-speaking insurance market with real scope for shaping. What we offer One of the most exciting AI roles in the German-speaking insurance market with real scope for shaping.Perspective to shape not only the project responsibility but also the technical development of our AI landscape – from reference architectures and engineering standards to mentoring other AI engineers.The opportunity to build an AI-native brokerage model from scratch with a direct impact on strategy and operationsCollaboration with a highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded teamShort decision-making paths, a high degree of personal responsibility, and a dynamic environmentAttractive overall package and flexible working conditions 📍 Job Locations Chilehaus B, Fischertwiete 1 20095 Hamburg Germany 🏢 This is your employer GGW Group 📍 Hamburg