Research Associate AI Prototyping & UX Engineer

Salzburg AG für Energie Verkehr und Telekommunikation

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In this role, you will develop AI-based prototypes and interactive dashboards, closely collaborate with UX designers and data scientists, and integrate ML models into user-friendly frontends.

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Your role in the team

  • In your role, you work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and user-centered digital design.
  • Your task is to transform research findings, data, and algorithms into usable, attractive, and intelligent prototypes — thereby helping regional companies to test and implement AI solutions.
  • Together with data scientists, UX designers, and subject matter experts, you develop AI-based applications, virtual assistants, and interactive dashboards.
  • Development of AI-powered prototypes and demonstrators (e.g., chatbots, recommendation systems, digital twins, movement data analysis tools).
  • Design of interactive interfaces and frontend components that integrate AI models into real workflows.
  • Integration of machine learning models and APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain) with user-friendly frontends or low-code apps.
  • Participation in Test-before-Invest activities: translation of SME needs into technical and UX concepts, implementation, and validation.
  • Conducting user tests and iteration cycles based on user behavior and performance data.
  • Documentation of prototypes.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Completed degree in Business Informatics, Human-Computer Interaction, AI Engineering, or a related field.

Qualifications

  • You have solid knowledge of Python (ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
  • Familiarity with modern AI agent frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, OpenAI API, Hugging Face Hub, or similar toolchains is advantageous.
  • Proficient in the use of prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Streamlit, Gradio).
  • Understanding of User Research, Accessibility, and Usability Testing is desirable.
  • Excellent spoken and written German and English skills.

Experience

  • At least 2 years of professional experience in developing AI prototypes or data-driven UX engineering.
  • You have experience with API integrations and the integration of Generative AI or LLM-based agents.
  • Enjoyment in intelligently connecting technology and human experience.

What we offer

  • A appreciative work environment where teamwork, openness, and diversity are practiced.
  • Flexible working hours, home office options, and family-friendly conditions.
  • Individual training and space for professional and personal development.
  • Projects with societal impact - from topics such as sports, health, and mobility technologies to sustainable tourism.
  • An interdisciplinary, dedicated team driving innovation together.
  • The gross monthly salary for full-time employment (38.5 hours/week) is €4,217.00 according to the research collective agreement, level E2, with the possibility of overpayment.
  • The actual classification is based on the respective qualification, experience, and know-how.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Salzburg
    5020 Salzburg, Austria

About your employer

The Salzburg AG is the leading infrastructure service provider in the city and province of Salzburg. We offer meaningful jobs along the lifelines of Salzburg – spanning about 160 different professions.

Founding year
2000
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Internet, IT, Telecommunication · Power Sector, Economy · Logistics, Transportation

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Research Associate AI Prototyping & UX Engineer

Salzburg AG für Energie Verkehr und Telekommunikation