Why this sector needs niogod™.

// Sector-specific pain

// Production-grade ML

Research talent is plentiful; production seniority is rare.

Many engineers can train a model. Few have shipped vLLM, RAG, or vector-DB pipelines into production at SLA. Senior Consultants in the pod carry that production scar tissue.

// MLOps gap

Eval, deployment, and observability are under-staffed.

DACH AI teams routinely under-staff MLOps. The pod absorbs eval-harness, drift-monitoring, and deployment scaffolding so the in-house team can focus on model work.

// EU data sovereignty

RAG over EU-resident data, by default.

Mandanten require AWS Frankfurt or equivalent EU-resident processing for vector indices and inference. The Compliance Shield encodes this in every Werkvertrag.

Senior Consultant profile.

// 10+ years · Applied & Enterprise AI/ML

// Technologies

  • PyTorch, JAX, Ray
  • vLLM, TGI, llama.cpp serving
  • RAG pipelines, eval harnesses
  • Weaviate, pgvector, Qdrant, FAISS
  • NVIDIA stack, CUDA, Triton
  • MLflow, Kubeflow, Argo, Airflow
  • FastAPI / gRPC inference services

// Prior employer archetypes

  • Tier-1 AI labs (research-to-production tracks)
  • Late-stage AI/ML scale-ups (US and EU)
  • Hyperscaler ML platform teams
  • Enterprise data-platform teams with applied ML

Sample pod composition.

// Standard pod · AI/ML

// Projektleiter

1 × C1 Projektleiter.

Stuttgart-anchored. DACH Liaison. Sole instructional interface to the Mandant.

// Senior Consultant

1 × AI/ML Senior Consultant.

10+ yrs production ML. Architecture, eval design, model selection.

// Pilot Engineers

2 × Pilot Engineers.

PyTorch / vLLM / RAG / MLOps execution. Tier-1 alumni. Five-stage vetting.

Sector compliance notes.

// AI/ML-specific posture

AI/ML mandates frequently process PII and proprietary corpus data. The Compliance Shield ensures: (1) AVV under Art. 28 DSGVO with explicit training-data and inference-data scope, (2) AWS Frankfurt processing region for vector indices and inference, (3) ISO 27001 alignment (implementation in progress, target Q3 2026).

For mandates touching the EU AI Act risk classifications, niogod™ supports model-card and risk-management documentation as deliverables under the Werk. The Mandant retains all rights to trained weights and evaluation artefacts as work-for-hire under the Mandanten-GmbH/AG/UG.

Request consultation for AI / ML.

A 30-minute strategy call with the DACH Liaison and a sector specialist. Outcome: a tailored R&D Intelligence Report within 5 business days.

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In this role, you’ll:

  • Neural Architecture: Improve and develop new features for our proprietary multi-task scene understanding models, focusing on mapless spatial awareness.
  • Production Optimization: Quantize, optimize, and deploy heavy models to run efficiently on edge production hardware.
  • Pipeline Engineering: Streamline and automate our deep learning training pipelines for faster iteration and deployment.
  • Real-World Testing: Take your code from the workstation to the asphalt by testing software directly in our self-driving test vehicles.

What we require:

  • Academic & Practical Foundation: MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or equivalent high-level industry experience.
  • Deep Learning Mastery: Proven track record of solving complex problems using PyTorch or TensorFlow.
  • Dual-Language Proficiency: Expert-level programming in Python (for research/prototyping) and C++ (for production-grade deployment).
  • Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player who prioritizes technical truth and continuous learning over ego.

It’s a plus if you have:

  • Hands-on experience in 3D scene understanding, LiDAR processing, or computer vision for robotics.
  • Experience managing large-scale software projects and maintaining codebase integrity.
  • Familiarity with CUDA kernel optimization for real-time inference.

What we offer:

  • Deep Tech Focus: A workplace with a flat hierarchy, zero "corporate theater," and a 100% focus on engineering excellence.
  • State-of-the-Art Impact: The chance to work on mapless AI technology that is actively shaping the future of mobility.
  • Work-Life Integration: Flexible working hours and a culture built on trust and results.
  • Competitive Compensation: A robust salary package that rewards high-impact contributors.

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