Applied AI Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.</p></div><p><strong>Overview</strong></p> <p>You will join the <strong>Sailfin Accounts Receivable (AR) Team</strong>, a product engineering team working in the <strong>Finance and Accounting</strong> domain. The team designs, develops, deploys, and maintains a large-scale AR product used by global customers. Most of the team is based in India, including this role in <strong>Bangalore</strong>, and we work with a <strong>modern technology stack</strong>—AI/ML models, LLMs, multi-agent systems, cloud platforms, and automation frameworks. Our focus is on building secure, scalable, and intelligent solutions that transform financial operations.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong></p> <p>We are looking for an <strong>Applied AI Engineer</strong> who can build production-ready <strong>predictive, generative, and agentic AI solutions</strong> for the Finance domain.</p> <p>You will handle end-to-end development—from identifying use cases to deploying AI features in production. You must have experience building <strong>real-world, production-grade AI and agentic systems</strong>, not just POCs.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with product owners and finance experts to identify strong AI use cases in Accounts Receivable.</li> <li>Design and build <strong>predictive models, generative AI features, and multi-agent systems</strong> tailored to business problems.</li> <li>Develop <strong>LLM-based copilots and autonomous agents</strong>, including human-in-loop flows, security guardrails, and audit trails.</li> <li>Work closely with software engineers and data scientists to embed AI features into the product.</li> <li>Build and maintain secure, scalable MLOps pipelines for training, deployment, and monitoring.</li> <li>Continuously evaluate and improve model performance and user impact.</li> <li>Stay current with the latest advancements in LLMs, NLP, multi-agent frameworks, and applied AI engineering.</li> <li>Set up and tailor AI demos as needed for customers, stakeholders, and internal teams.</li> <li>Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Experience</strong></p> <p><strong>AI/ML/LLM Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>7+ years</strong> of AI/ML engineering experience.</li> <li><strong>3+ years</strong> of hands-on experience with <strong>LLM-based solutions</strong>.</li> <li><strong>1+ year</strong> of experience building <strong>agentic systems</strong> (production-ready, not POCs).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Multi-Agent &amp; Autonomous Systems</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of <strong>multi-agent architectures</strong>, memory systems, tool-use, orchestration, routing, and safety guardrails.</li> <li>Experience building <strong>autonomous or semi-autonomous agents</strong> with governance, logging, and human-in-loop flows.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong programming skills in <strong>Python</strong> (preferred), R, or Java.</li> <li>Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as <strong>TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn</strong>.</li> <li>Solid understanding of predictive modeling, NLP, ML algorithms, and statistics.</li> <li>Experience working in cloud environments (<strong>AWS/Azure/GCP</strong>) with model deployment and data pipelines.</li> <li>Knowledge of GitHub/GitLab, version control, and CI/CD practices.</li> <li><strong>Basic understanding of web fundamentals (HTTP, JSON, authentication)</strong> and <strong>REST APIs</strong> to integrate AI/LLM solutions into the product.</li> </ul> <p><strong>General Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical partners.</li> <li>Great collaboration and teamwork abilities.</li> <li>Curiosity and passion for innovation in AI and Finance.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>What Celonis can offer you:</strong></p> <ul class="p-rich_text_list p-rich_text_list__bullet p-rich_text_list--nested" data-stringify-type="unordered-list" data-list-tree="true" data-indent="0" data-border="0"> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pioneer Innovation:</span> Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ownership from Day 1:</span> Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unrivaled Family Support:</span> Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Work-Life Integration:</span> Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Continuous Growth:</span> Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Holistic Well-being:</span> Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Drive Sustainability:</span> Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Global Inclusion &amp; Belonging:</span> Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Value-Driven Impact:</span> Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.</p> <p><br>Get familiar with the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform by watching this <a href="https://academy.celonis.com/learn/video/discover-the-ems&quot;&gt;video&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p> <p><strong>Celonis Inclusion Statement:</strong></p> <p>At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.<strong><br></strong></p> <p><strong>Your Privacy:</strong></p> <p>Any information you submit to Celonis as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Celonis’ <a href="https://www.celonis.com/careers/candidate-notices&quot;&gt;Accessibility and Candidate Notices</a></p> <p>By submitting this application, you confirm that you agree to the storing and processing of your personal data by Celonis as described in our <a href="https://www.celonis.com/careers/pri