Junior AI & Data Engineer - Vila Real
MAID (Moloni AI & Data Solutions) is the team bringing Artificial Intelligence and Big Data to the heart of Moloni - one of Portugal's leading cloud invoicing platforms. Ready to join this team?

We're a young team, founded in 2025, small but ambitious, focused on transforming how companies manage their invoicing through AI. Our mission is making AI accessible and useful across all corners of Moloni.

What will you do?

As a Junior AI & Data Solutions Architect, you will:

Build AI solutions from scratch

    • Develop prototypes and PoCs of applications with LLMs, RAG systems, and AI agents using frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph.
    • Implement data pipelines and integrations.
    • Work on projects that directly impact our products, internal teams, and customer service.

Create insights through data

    • Develop dashboards and data visualizations.
    • Analyze patterns and trends in large data volumes.
    • Create reports and analytics to support business decisions.
    • Work with BI and analytics tools.

Learn (a lot!) on an accelerated curve

    • Participate in our 12-week onboarding program (432 hours of hands-on learning).
    • Master modern technologies: Python, SQL, LangChain, LangGraph, LLMs, RAG, GCP, Elasticsearch, visualization tools (Tableau, Looker), etc.
    • Close accompaniment with weekly mentoring and daily check-ins.

Work with the latest technologies

    • Work with prompt and context engineering, models, and AI agents.
    • Participate in building the company's AI strategy.
    • Contribute to the MAID working groups and brainstorming sessions.

What are we looking for?

Essential

    • Degree in Computer Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related fields, or related experience.
    • Strong knowledge of Python and databases (SQL & noSQL).
    • Genuine curiosity about AI and Machine Learning (even if you're still learning!).
    • Technical English (lots of documentation and materials are in English).
    • Willingness to learn quickly and autonomously.
    • Team spirit and good communication.

Nice to have

    • Basic knowledge of LLMs, RAG, or AI agents.
    • Experience with LLM frameworks like LangChain or LangGraph.
    • Experience with cloud platforms (especially GCP).
    • Knowledge of data engineering concepts.
    • Knowledge of data visualization tools (Tableau, Looker Studio).
    • Experience with exploratory data analysis.
    • Personal or academic projects with AI.
    • Open-source contributions.

What we value even more

    • Proactivity - you don't wait to be told everything, you take initiative.
    • Humility to learn - you admit when you don't know and seek to learn.
    • Critical thinking - you question and seek to understand the "why".
    • Collaboration - you share knowledge and help colleagues.
    • Ethics - you care about bias, privacy, and transparency in AI.

What do we offer?

Work Conditions

    • Flexible 4.5-day schedule: 36 hours/week - 4 full days (9h-18h) + half day (4 hours). You choose when: morning or afternoon.
    • Hybrid model: 2 days in-office, all the rest remote, if you want, after 12-week in-office onboarding.
    • Preferred start date: February or March 2026.
    • Gross annual salary: 32.000€ - 42.000€ (depending on experience).
    • Health insurance.
    • Tracking meetings: Bi-annual review meetings with continuous feedback.

Perks & Environment

    • Birthday day off: The day is yours! Even if it's on a weekend, you can always enjoy your day.
    • Snacks & drinks: Didn't have time for breakfast? No worries. We have fresh snacks (healthy and not so healthy) and drinks every day at the office.
    • Fun zone: Arcade, football table, PlayStation, and many other options to relax and socialize with the team.

Structured learning

    • Structured 12-week onboarding program.
    • Close and continuous mentoring.
    • Exposure to real AI projects from day one.
    • Budget for education and training.

Real Impact 

    • Work on projects used by thousands of Portuguese companies.
    • See the results of your work being used in practice.
    • Contribute to shaping the AI strategy of a growing fintech.

Work-life balance

    • Hybrid model (after 12-week in-office onboarding).
    • Small team = less bureaucracy, more action.
    • Culture of respect for personal and professional balance.

Competitive package

    • Salary appropriate to experience level.
    • Moloni benefits.
    • Potential for rapid progression.

How to apply?

Send us

    • Updated CV.
    • Cover letter (tell us why you want to work in AI and why MAID!).
    • GitHub/portfolio (if you have one).

Moloni is a company that promotes diversity and equal opportunities. All applications will be considered regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability. This role will be advertised for a minimum of 30 days and could close anytime after this time so don’t delay!

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