Staff Applied AI Engineer - Backend

This full-time position at Qonto in Paris involves designing and deploying production-grade AI systems that serve as core runtime capabilities. The day-to-day work focuses on creating agentic tools and AI-driven workflows for the Anti-Financial Crime teams to accelerate case investigations. You will orchestrate models and tools, gather context from various internal systems, and manage structured outputs while ensuring safe handling of uncertainty and failure. The role requires owning projects from initial discovery with stakeholders through to final architectural decisions. The advert does not specify particular programming languages, software tools, or formal educational qualifications for this role. It also does not list any specific language proficiency requirements beyond the general context of the company's operations. The working arrangement is remote, provided you are located in France, Germany, Spain, or Italy. This opportunity suits candidates who are eager to experiment with AI without waiting for explicit permission and who can push the technology beyond standard applications. It is ideal for individuals who understand when to trust AI outputs and when to critically question them. The company values skills and potential over rigid criteria, fostering a diverse and merit-based environment.